Myanmar junta bans foreign journalists from covering earthquake aftermath (eng.mizzima.com)
from RandAlThor@lemmy.ca to world@lemmy.world on 31 Mar 14:36
https://lemmy.ca/post/41555518

cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/41555515

The Myanmar Military Council has prohibited foreign journalists from reporting on the recent earthquake, citing security concerns.

Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun, the junta’s spokesperson, announced the decision on 30 March, stating that foreign media had requested permission to enter the country, but the government could not accommodate them.

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