Female reporter in Rakhine was sexually threatened and calls on AA to take action A female field reporter from Salween Khet News, Khin Tharaphi Oo, was allegedly subjected to online sexual harassment, verbal abuse, and threats of physical violence by the owner of a Facebook account following a disagreement over a news-related social media post. According to the news outlet, the harassment escalated from a public exchange in a Facebook comment section to sexually abusive messages sent through Messenger, followed by public posts targeting the reporter and threatening her safety. In response, Salween Khet News issued a public condemnation, describing the conduct as a criminal act rather than legitimate criticism of a journalist’s work, and formally requested the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) to investigate the case and take legal action against the alleged perpetrator. The incident highlights the growing security challenges faced by independent journalists in Myanmar, particularly women reporters working in conflict-affected areas. It demonstrates how online platforms are increasingly being used to intimidate journalists through gender-based harassment that extends beyond professional criticism to include sexual threats and personal intimidation. The case also reflects the expanding governance role of the ULA/ AA in Rakhine State, where media organisations and local communities increasingly rely on its administrative and judicial mechanisms instead of Myanmar’s military-controlled institutions. Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar 14