These incidents highlight the persistent constraints on independent journalism in Myanmar, where fear and pressure stem not only from the military but also from revolutionary and ethnic armed actors. It also reflects a fragile media environment in which reporters must navigate competing power structures and risks, even within resistance-controlled areas. Table 1. Number in Monitoring Media Repression January to March 2026 2026 Journalists and news workers Arrested In detention/serving - Since the 2021 coup as of March 2026) Total Women Men 216 28 188 - - 18* 2 16 Released 7 8 193 27 166 Died - - 13 - 13 Convicted - - 86 14 72 - - 16 - - 12 jail sentences News and other licences News licences cancelled Printing/publishing permits revoked Note - The total numbers of released and detained individuals are up to date as of 17 April, including the release of a documentary filmmaker Shin Dawe. *The number of detained and released is up to date, including four individuals who were released last year but got notified this year. Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar 7