Myanmar Journalists Network issues statement calling for release of Thai journalists ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® The Myanmar Journalists Network on Tuesday issued a statement calling for the release of Thai journalists arrested by the Royal Thai Army. Commander-in-Chief General Prayuth Chan- Ocha’s RTA arrested eighteen local journalists after the military staged a coup d’état on 22 May, the statement said. The military coup in Thailand has fully controlled the government’s processes, including the suspension of the country’s constitution and broadcast of some radio and television channels. The MJN said the arrest of journalists and suspension of some media, the ears and eyes of the country, are inappropriate during such an important period, not only for the Thai Media industry but for the rest of the neighboring ASEAN countries. The statement added that the role of Thai journalists is very crucial in providing accurate information and manifesting diverse political opinions. Voicing its strong support for these journalists and deep sympathy for their families, MJN strongly demands the National Council for Peace and Order to free the arrested journalists as soon as possible and to respect the freedom of press. France-based Reporters Without Borders said General Prayuth called in 19 editors and publishers to discuss their coverage of the country’s situation. ▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄ ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 06:05:26 +0000
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