One Year After the Coup: Media in Myanmar

In the year following the military coup in Myanmar, challenges have not eased for journalists. They continue to be harassed, imprisoned and prevented from reporting. Some journalists have relocated to Thailand, the US or other countries while many others remain in the country at their own risk, some in hiding, and citizen journalists continue to help keep the world informed.

This panel of Myanmar journalists and an expert will look at the current situation for media in Myanmar as well as the future of the country.

Panelists: (listed in speaking order)

• Soe MYINT, Editor-in-chief, Mizzima News, Yangon, Myanmar @sm_mizzima
• Miemie WINN BYRD, Adjunct Fellow on US-Myanmar Relations, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA @miemiewinnbyrd
• Aung ZAW, Editor-in-chief, The Irrawaddy, Yangon, Myanmar @IrrawaddyNews

Moderator:

• Annalisa BURGOS, International TV anchor and journalist, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, USA @annalisaburgos