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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Mitchell appointed U.S. ambassador to Burma

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Friday, 18 May 2012 13:17 Mizzima News

(Mizzima) – As a reward for Burma’s effort to implement democracy, the Obama administration has named the first full ambassador to Burma in more than two decades.

As expected, the administration named its current special envoy for Burma, Derek Mitchell, who has spearheaded the U.S. engagement with Burma during the past year. He is a well-known figure among Burmese officials, and a widely respected expert on Asian affairs.

U.S. special envoy to Burma Ambassador Derek Mitchell, right, with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in September. Photo: Mizzima

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between the United States and Burma” President Barack Obama said in a statement. “Since I announced a new U.S. opening to Burma in November... Burma has made significant progress along the path to democracy. The United States has pledged to respond to positive developments in Burma and to clearly demonstrate America's commitment... That is what we are doing.”

If confirmed by the Senate, Mitchell would be the first U.S. ambassador in the country since 1990. The U.S. is currently represented by a lower-level diplomatic officer. Observers say his confirmation could take up to three months.

His appointment came during an announcement on Thursday that the U.S will suspend sanctions that had blocked American investment in Burma, but it will keep “relevant laws on the books as an insurance policy” and maintain a U.S. arms embargo.

Washington will issue general licenses to permit investment, saying U.S. oil and gas companies, mining, and financial companies all now free to do business in Burma.

“Today we say to American business to invest in Burma and do it responsibly,” said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “Let's all work together to create jobs, opportunities and support reform.”

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