It has been one year since our freelance producer in Myanmar, Htet Htet Khine, was sentenced to six years of hard labour.
She is currently in Thayarwaddy Prison, a camp for political prisoners known for its difficult conditions.
Today our Chief Executive Officer, Simon Bishop, said:
“Journalism is not a crime. One year on from her sentencing, we remain very concerned for Htet Htet Khine’s safety and well-being in detention, and we call upon Myanmar authorities to release her and other journalists and media workers who have been detained unjustly.
“Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Media Action works to support the people of Myanmar with information about health and social inclusion. It is critical that our staff are permitted to continue their work without interference.â€
Htet Htet Khine was previously the presenter of the Khan Sar Kyi [Feel It] television programme produced by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Media Action for audiences in Myanmar. Her charges were not believed related to her work with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Media Action.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â Media Action is an independent nongovernmental organisation, separate from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â News. While we follow the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â’s editorial standards, our operation is distinct from the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â’s Burmese language news programmes.