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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Chin rebels sign 27-point agreement with Burma govt

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Wednesday, 12 December 2012 16:14 Mizzima News

Following three days of peace talks in Rangoon on December 7- 9, the Chin National Front (CNF) signed a 27-point agreement with the central government, and met with other Chin political party representatives for the first time.

CNF General-Secretary Pu Zin Cung Pu Zing Cung (right) shakes hands with Burmese government chief negotiator Aung Min at a meeting in the Myanmar Peace Center in Rangoon on Sunday, December 9, 2012. (PHOTO: Hein Htet / Mizzima)

According to Chin media, the main points of the agreement included:

  •     Chin National Day—February 20—will be recognized as a holiday in Chin State, while Chin State Day celebrations can be held on January 3.

  •     A Chin human rights committee will be formed.

  •     Chin citizens will be informed and consulted about any proposals for the extraction of natural resources in the state.

  •     Under a Military Affairs Agreement, the government must inform the CNF one month ahead of any Burmese army incursion or patrol into seven key locations in Chin State.

  •     Under a Development Agreement, communications and print media should be established, as well as community radio broadcasting. Water, electricity, education and health should be provided to all citizens living in the state. At least one airport will be constructed in Chin State to help promote tourism.

  •     Under a Social and Cultural Affairs Agreement, the Chin language will be introduced in primary schools and eventually extended to high schools. Licenses are to be granted for newspapers, journals, magazines, newsletters, radio, internet and television programs, as well as other public associations and organizations.

According to ethnic Chin news agency Khonumthung News: “During the meeting, CNF met with the Chin National Party (CNP) and Chin Progressive Party (CPP). Afterwards, they met with the National Democratic Party (NDP), All Mon Region Democracy Party (AMRDP) and Phalong-Sapaw.”

It was reportedly the first time many of the representatives had met and the first official get-together for the Chin parties.

CNF general-Secretary Pu Zin Cung reportedly said that these meetings were important in the process of building unity amongst Chins.
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For more background:

http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/6370-cnf-signs-cease-fire-agreement.html

http://www.mizzima.com/news/inside-burma/8506-chins-confirm-20-member-delegation-for-rangoon-peace-talks.html

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