Mizzima awarded global JTI certificate for reliable news on Myanmar

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Mizzima Mizzima, one of Myanmar ’s most prominent news outlets and a press freedom advocate, obtained the Journalism Trust Initiative ( JTI ) certification from global audit firm Bureau Veritas , JTI says in a press statement 5 January.  Operating in clandestine mode within Myanmar and supported by an exiled team, Mizzima strives to fulfil its role as reliable source of news and information for the Myanmar public. “Your Journalism Trust Initiative certification affirms what audiences already know: that principled, transparent journalism matters. Congratulations on this achievement and on your continued contribution to informing citizens about Myanmar,” says Benjamin Sabbah , director of Journalism Trust Initiative “Myanmar’s ongoing conflict has created an intensely contested media landscape, where mis- and disinformation are increasingly deployed to reinforce state propaganda and the prevailing “official” narrative. Although Mizzima is already regarded as one of the most trusted ...
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Junta should respond positively to Clinton message

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by Nem Davies
Friday, 24 July 2009 12:20

New Delhi (mizzima) – Burmese analysts and observers say the Burmese junta should respond to the latest message by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by taking positive actions.

During her visit to Thailand, Clinton called for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, warned against the regional threat posed by Burma and hinted that Burma should have its ASEAN membership suspended if reforms and changes are not forthcoming.

“I think it is leading to more severe and punitive actions against Burma if the junta does not show any sign of constructive response,” Thai-based Burma military observer and political analyst Htay Aung assessed.

“The junta is obliged to deal with the international community and maintain a warm relationship with them if the SPDC [junta’s official title] really wants to see progress and prosperity in Burma,” he added.

While the US continues to contemplate a policy review concerning Burma, apparent growing links between Burma and North Korea pose a potential threat to regional security, according to observers.

Despite continued pressure by the international community and human rights watchers aimed at making the planned 2010 general election credible, including the release of political prisoners, the junta has thus far appeared non-committal.

“In the current situation, no matter what other countries call for, they will not heed to this pressure, including even from the UN Security Council, as long as they think they can survive and they can maintain warm and friendly relationships with China and India,” said Htay Aung.

Secretary-General Dr. Naing Aung of the Thai-based opposition force Forum for Democracy in Burma said that by reproducing this article in their newspaper the junta wished to negate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s attitude and opinion.

Htay Aung concludes, “There is no reason to believe in the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi under the current circumstances. It is very clear they are desperate to give her a prison term. Even if she is released from custody, they will certainly not let her contest the election. So as long as there is no change in the regime, the junta will follow and go ahead with their roadmap, disregarding any pressure to the contrary."

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