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Myanmar: CFWIJ Alarmed By Journalist Ma Thuzar’s State Abduction

Freelance journalist Ma Thuzar was abruptly taken into custody by military officials earlier this month. Her family confirmed this instance of state abduction and admitted that they have lost all contact with Ma Thuzar. She was taken into custody on September 1, and the family has been unable to locate her since. Ma Thuzar’s residence was raided in May earlier this year.

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Myanmar: CFWIJ Condemns The Abduction Of Myo Myat Myat Pan By Myanmar Police Authorities

Myo Myat Myat Pan, an ex-employee of Myitkyina News Journal, was abducted by police authorities on April 14. The journalist was reportedly arrested on orders from the military council. According to Myitkyina News, the plainclothes police officers took the civilians away in cars around 6 p.m. Her whereabouts remain unknown after her arrest. CFWIJ condemns the abduction of Myo Myat Myat Pan. Despite Myo Myat Myat Pan no longer pursuing journalism, the authorities detained her anyway. We demand Myanmar Junta authorities release Myo Myat Myat Pan immediately.

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Myanmar: CFWIJ Demands Myanmar To End Police Violence Against Journalists Immediately

Two female reporters were detained and released shortly after while covering the anti-coup developments in Monywa. The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ) is utterly dismayed by deliberate police violence against journalists in Myanmar. We call upon the law enforcement authorities to provide a safer environment to journalists and to respect press freedom. The Myanmar crisis needs to be addressed urgently by all stakeholders in the country to end this curb on critical voices.

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