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Freedom of the Press: Dropped by +46.5%, further constraining public access to verified reporting

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Free Flow of Information: Recorded a 35.7% overall deterioration, representing the largest pillar-level decline in the country's index.

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Quality of Information: Deteriorated significantly by +90.4% on the PPI scale, marking the single worst drop among measured indicators.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Severe Decline in Information Quality and Flow in Myanmar Access to reliable data and the unimpeded movement of information remain critical pillars for peace and development. However, recent findings from the Positive Peace Index (2020–2024) highlight a sharp deterioration in #Myanmar information..

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Additionally, Budalin Township in Sagaing Region ranks as the second longest, with phone and internet lines severed for 1,663 days.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Over 1,600 Days of Phone and Internet Blackouts" Since the military coup in 2021 up to the present day, phone and internet lines remain cut off in 139 townships nationwide. Among these townships, Mese Township in Kayah State (Karenni) has endured the longest internet shutdowns lasting 1,694 days.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Behind every statistic is a journalist who refused to stay silent. The Main Perpetrator: The Military Junta is responsible for 220 of the 281 documented cases. Yangon Region leads as the most dangerous hub with 82 targeted cases. More > athanmyanmar.org/1242-2/ #Myanmar #athan

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Regarding freedom of expression online during August, a total of 9 individuals were arrested for expressing opinions, reacting to posts, or writing comments on social media. More > tinyurl.com/3j8mvy9w #Myanmar #athan #FoE

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

where even a simple "like" or "emoji" reaction can lead to arrest. Pg 18 >> tinyurl.com/2krekywx #Myanmar #athan #MediaFreedom

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

IPI records nearly 100 cases of threats and attacks on journalists across Africa; rise in attacks on journalists covering protests. @globalfreemedia.bsky.social Ref : ipi.media/publications... #athan #Myanmar #ipi #Africa #journalistsfreedom

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN Peoples' Forum, Malaysia strongly condemns the Malaysian Government’s decision to proceed with the first phase of its voluntary repatriation programme, which will see 1,476 Myanmar nationals returned to #Myanmar on 29 September 2026. #ASEAN #Malaysia

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

5 years, 10 years, 20 years, to life imprisonment - these are the sentences imposed on journalists for reporting on reality. Every time I see these numbers, I wonder how much time can be stolen from a human life. Page 4 > tinyurl.com/2krekywx #Myanmar #athan #Journalistsafety

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Including , Section 505(A),124(A), Telecommunications Law 66(D) and Disaster Management Law.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How is journalism being criminalised in #Myanmar ? At the end of June 2026, 15 of the 17 imprisoned journalists were being prosecuted under Myanmar's Counter-Terrorism Law. The report documents the use of several laws against journalists and freedom of expression, including..

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 > 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 > 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑠 > 𝑂𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑖𝑥 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑠

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎'𝑠 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑠, 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑗𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑. 𝑁𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠 𝑣𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 "𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝." 📜 > tinyurl.com/2krekywx #athan #Myanmar #JournalistSafety

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

According to DataReportal's Digital 2026: Myanmar report, 15.1 million people in #Myanmar did not use the internet at the end of 2025. This indicates that 27.5 percent of the population remained offline at the close of the year. More > datareportal.com/reports/digi... #athan #athanmm

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

12 printing and publishing licenses have been cancelled. These numbers are not mere statistics. Behind every single digit lies a journalist unable to continue their work, a media outlet forced into silence, or crucial information made even harder for the public to access.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

11 have lost their lives, and 86 have been convicted. Between April and June 2026 alone, the junta revoked the operating licenses of six media outlets, bringing the total number of revoked news licenses to 22 since the coup.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

216 Journalists and Media Workers Detained Since the 2021 Coup According to documentation by #Athan, a total of 216 journalists and media workers have been detained in Myanmar since the military coup in Feb 2021. As of the end of June 2026, 17 remain behind bars... > tinyurl.com/2krekywx #Myanmar

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Resilience and Commitment: The unwavering determination of media workers striving to defend the public's right to information despite immense challenges.

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Ground Hazards and Restrictions: Physical dangers and severe information flow barriers faced by local and freelance journalists working in conflict-affected areas.

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Repression and Surveillance: Targeted legal actions, surveillance, and systemic pressure designed to silence independent media houses.

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Propaganda and Disinformation: While independent media continues to be suppressed, state-controlled media alongside pro-regime actors on Telegram and TikTok have increasingly undertaken systematic propaganda and disinformation campaigns.

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Current Detention Status: - As of June 2026, 17 journalists (15 men and 2 women) remain behind bars or continue to serve prison sentences. - The operating licenses of 6 media outlets were also revoked.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🚨OUT NOW: Athan’s Q2 2026 Media Safety Report. Zero new arrests were recorded this quarter, but repression against independent media in Myanmar hasn't stopped. We uncover the new threats, bans, and hazards facing journalists daily. More tinyurl.com/2krekywx #athan #Myanmar #MediaFreedom #Journalist

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Starlink is the primary communication channel for conflict zones, disruptions directly impact the daily lives of local populations. In particular, it affects access to emergency information regarding airstrikes and military movements, emergency healthcare, humanitarian response efforts, education...

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

State of Freedom of Expression in Myanmar [July 2026] During July 2026, significant challenges were encountered in accessing Starlink internet which has become a primary reliance in Myanmar's conflict zones. Starlink usage in Myanmar mainly relies on the Roam Plan. #Myanmar #athan #starlink

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We, the undersigned 155 #Myanmar, regional and international civil society organizations, write to you today with a profound sense of urgency and deep frustration regarding the 3 Aug 2026 meeting between your resident representative, Arnaud de Baecque, and Myanmar’s State Counsellor, Daw ASSK. #ICRC

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We, the undersigned 146 Myanmar, regional, and international civil society organizations, express deep alarm and concern regarding reports that the junta-controlled MNHRC has announced its intention to assume the Chairship of the SEANF in 2027. 📜 tinyurl.com/vkrp64az #Myanmar #athan #SEANF

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

posting on social media, or carrying a phone through a checkpoint can all trigger an arrest. Even past affiliation with an independent outlet is enough to draw punishment years down the line. This is what press repression looks like when dressed up as law enforcement.

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What actually gets you arrested? According to our Q1 Media Report, a clear pattern emerges in how the junta targets journalists, the "crime" is almost never a security threat, it's the act of documenting one. Covering a protest, reporting from a conflict zone.. tinyurl.com/ytfrsa96 #Myanmar #athan

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A total of 49 individuals were arrested for their involvement in the Rose Campaign, with at least one individual facing prosecution under Section 505(a) of the Penal Code

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ATHAN @athan-info.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In June, the military heavily cracked down on the public’s peaceful participation in the Rose Movement. Authorities carried out arbitrary arrests, physical assaults, and rigorous stop-and-search inspections targeting individuals who wore roses, sold them.. more > tinyurl.com/5h9whs79 #Myanmar #athan

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On the other hand, according to our (Athan) data monitoring in Myanmar, a total of 138 townships had their phone and internet lines cut off during May 2026.

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It reveal that while 2025 began with 47 ongoing disruptions, authorities around the globe imposed 81 new restrictions throughout the year. This marks a worrying trend where digital blackouts are no longer isolated events but systemic tools of control used by autocratic regimes.

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