RFA halts Myanmar-language broadcasts as US media funding collapses | Mizzima - Myanmar News - English Edition

Reliable news can be hard to come by for many in Myanmar, where internet access is often restricted and a civil war has claimed thousands of lives. Young people are being forcibly conscripted into the military, making independent reporting more crucial than ever. “I am proud to share their stories, to give them a voice,” says July Myo, an RFA Burmese reporter from a town hit by airstrikes. We’re committed to bringing uncensored news to those who need it most. On March 15, the federal grant agree

In war-torn Myanmar, “access to information is as important as food,” RFA Burmese journalist Wai Mar Htun said. “Access to credible information allows people to make vital decisions,” she said. With news sources and VPNs restricted by the ruling junta, RFA serves a critical role. On March 15, the federal grant agreement that makes it possible for RFA to operate in Asia and globally was abruptly canceled. RFA filed a lawsuit on March 27 to restore the funding mandated by Congress. We thank all of