World Report 2022: Rights Trends in Myanmar

Myanmar’s forced conscription: How the junta targets young men for military service

In war-torn Myanmar, “access to information is as important as food,” RFA Burmese journalist Wai Mar Htun said. “Access to credible information allows people to make vital decisions,” she said. With news sources and VPNs restricted by the ruling junta, RFA serves a critical role. On March 15, the federal grant agreement that makes it possible for RFA to operate in Asia and globally was abruptly canceled. RFA filed a lawsuit on March 27 to restore the funding mandated by Congress. We thank all of