JOURNAL ARTICLE

MYANMAR JUNTA REVOKES LICENSES FOR KHONUMTHUNG, CHIN WORLD, AND MYATMAUKKHIT NEWS AGENCIES.

  • Published In: Mizzima Business Weekly, 2026, v. 3, n. 4. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the revocation of publication licenses by Myanmar's quasi-civilian military administration for three news agencies, including Khonumthung Media Group, Chin World, and Myatmaukkhit News Agency, effective from 9 April. The administration cited violations of Section 8(b) of the Printing and Publishing Enterprise Law, alleging that the outlets published content harmful to national security, the rule of law, and public peace. This action follows a pattern of license revocations and media shutdowns since the 2021 military coup, targeting independent news organizations perceived as opponents. The banned agencies are prohibited from publishing or broadcasting through any media or technology, despite some licenses being valid prior to the revocation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mizzima Business Weekly. 2026/04, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193630750
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