Author: Grant Peck

Zaw Myint Maung, a key figure in Myanmar’s former ruling party, passed away while serving a politically motivated prison sentence following the 2021 military coup. A close ally of Aung San Suu Kyi, he faced imprisonment multiple times for his political involvement. Despite battling leukemia since 2019, his death was confirmed by party members, one fearing retribution from authorities. The National Unity Government praised Zaw Myint Maung’s dedication to democracy amid ongoing civil unrest. Following the military seizure of power in 2021, many NLD members, including Suu Kyi, were charged with fabricated offenses to legitimize the coup. Zaw Myint Maung…

Two freelance journalists in Myanmar were killed during a raid by security forces. Win Htut Oo and Htet Myat Thu, both in their 20s, were working for Democratic Voice of Burma when they were killed. The journalists are among several media workers who have been targeted by the ruling military since the coup in February 2021. Myanmar has a poor record when it comes to press freedom. Journalists face threats, violence, and arrests for simply reporting the news. The killing of Win Htut Oo and Htet Myat Thu was condemned by rights groups, calling for swift justice and accountability for…