5 Thura Aung, a journalist from the People Voice, was arrested in Taunggyi, Shan state in November 2023 and sentenced three years in prison under section 52 (a) of the Counter Terrorism Law. According to a verified source, he was released on March 5 from Nyaungshwe prison. 6 Than Myat Soe Aka Min Thiha, a former journalist from the Myanmar Herald was arrested in December 2023 and sentenced under the Counter Terrorism Law. 7 Maung Maung Myo, a freelance journalist, arrested on May 10, 2022 on the express from Myawaddy to Mandalay, Karen state, then charged under 52 (a) of Counter Terrorism law. He was released in March according to a verified source. Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar 5