Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Myanmar Crackdown on Press Holds Two Reuters Reporters


The two reporters were arrested for investigating the police attacks against the Rohingya people in Myanmar. They were invited to dinner by the police stationed at the Rohingya refugee crisis area and then arrested. Reuters and family cannot get a hold of the reporters as it seems they have essentially disappeared, comments Poppy Mcpherson, a journalist in Bangkok.

The absence of communication can be attributed to Myanmar’s lack of press freedom that has gotten worse since the crimes against the Rohingya people in August became of public knowledge.

Pressure has been put on the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi to help the journalists; however it is apparent that the power is really in the hands of the military.

Government officials recommend for international pressure that may possibly have an impact.

People seeking help for a missing person in Thailand can seek assistance with private investigator services.
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Image: Rohingya Insurgency in Western Myanmanr

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