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In this week's episode of Oh! I Didn't Know That we explore the state of journalism in Myanmar following the military coup in 2021. Adam Bemma, English managing editor of the Democratic Voice of Burma, discusses the challenges faced by journalists in exile, the role of citizen journalists, and the dangers of reporting in a repressive environment. He highlights the importance of verifying information and the impact of social media on news dissemination. Despite the risks, journalists continue to report on the situation in Myanmar, and there is still a need for global awareness of the ongoing struggles.
By Amber Hatfield, RtiIn this week's episode of Oh! I Didn't Know That we explore the state of journalism in Myanmar following the military coup in 2021. Adam Bemma, English managing editor of the Democratic Voice of Burma, discusses the challenges faced by journalists in exile, the role of citizen journalists, and the dangers of reporting in a repressive environment. He highlights the importance of verifying information and the impact of social media on news dissemination. Despite the risks, journalists continue to report on the situation in Myanmar, and there is still a need for global awareness of the ongoing struggles.