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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NLD support increases after Suu Kyi’s release

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Friday, 04 March 2011 12:23 Myo Thant

Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – The National League for Democracy (NLD) party is more popular than ever, but there is still great fear among many people. That’s the message heard by NLD organising committee members from townships branches in Rangoon Division, who met at party headquarters this week.

Aung San Suu Kyi says the NLD could be more effective in
removing people's fear in expressing their ideas and
opinions. Photo : Mizzima
People who would not have associated with well known NLD officials now have cordial relations with them, said May Win Myint, an NLD central executive committee (CEC) member.

He said meetings with NLD local leadership from other regions will continue in the coming weeks.

The meeting was attended by 86 chairmen and secretaries of 36 township party branches in Rangoon Division. The chairmen shared reports of local problems, fear among the people, co-operation between elders and youth members and other matters, said May Win Myint.

During the meeting, Aung San Suu Kyi discussed fear among the people. She said one factor was because of the party’s weakness in organizing more people and instilling more confidence.

Tin Oo is among the NLD central executive committee
members who will meet with key NLD local leaders in
meetings in Rangoon. Photo : Mizzima
‘She said that many people came and rallied around the NLD party after her release, and they will rely on the party if the party really works for the welfare of the people. She said the NLD will exist as long as the party is in the hearts of the people’, May Win Myint said.

Party Vice President Tin Oo discussed the legal status of the party, telling the grassroots party leaders that the NLD did not need to reregister again as it had already been registered with the Election Commission. The NLD was disbanded by the EC after it failed to reregister prior to the 2010 national election.

CEC members will meet with NLD officials from states, divisions and townships on Saturday, March 5, leading off with Pegu Division and followed by  Irrawaddy Division on March 7. The meetings with remaining states and divisions will follow.

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