Swe Win: “Photojournalist Sai Zaw should be able to report freely. He should not be in prison.”

By Amnesty International

I lead an independent news agency called Myanmar Now, where my team and I report on the most critical issues facing Myanmar, including politics, conflict and human rights abuses. Our team of professional journalists deliver accurate reporting at a time when our country is once again in a military dictatorship backed by powerful allies […] The post Swe Win: “Photojournalist Sai Zaw should be able to report freely. He should not be in prison.” appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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