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| Mizzima | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mizzima |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Aung Zaw |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India; Yangon, Myanmar |
| Language | Burmese language; English language |
Mizzima is an independent news outlet founded in 1998 by Aung Zaw with offices in New Delhi and Yangon. It reports on Myanmar affairs, covering politics, society, culture, and business, and operates across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Mizzima has played a notable role in reporting on transitions involving the State Law and Order Restoration Council, the State Peace and Development Council, and the civilian governments led by Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi.
Mizzima was established by exiled journalists during the era of the State Law and Order Restoration Council and the 1990 Myanmar general election aftermath, working alongside figures and organizations such as Aung San Suu Kyi, Democratic Voice of Burma, and Irrawaddy (magazine). During the Saffron Revolution and the 2007 Burmese protests Mizzima provided coverage alongside international outlets like BBC News, Reuters, and Al Jazeera. After the 2010 Myanmar general election and the reforms of the Union Solidarity and Development Party era, Mizzima expanded into multimedia, interacting with media actors such as Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and The New York Times. The outlet navigated the political shifts following the 2015 Myanmar general election, reporting on the National League for Democracy administration and later the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état led by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar).
Mizzima is overseen by a management team that includes founders and editors who negotiated operations amid exile in India and reestablishment in Myanmar. Its governance has intersected with NGOs and press organizations like Committee to Protect Journalists, Reporters Without Borders, and the International Federation of Journalists. Ownership and funding have involved partnerships, grants, and revenue models comparable to peers such as Irrawaddy (magazine), Democratic Voice of Burma, and Mediaplanet, while complying with regulations from bodies like the Ministry of Information (Myanmar) and navigating legal frameworks influenced by instruments such as the Emergency Provisions Act and the Telecommunications Law (Myanmar).
Mizzima publishes news in Burmese language and English language across digital portals, social media, and periodic print editions, offering features similar to those by The Irrawaddy, Frontier Myanmar, and Myanmar Times. Its services include video reporting, investigative pieces, and documentary content that have been distributed through platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and syndicated to outlets such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The Economist. Coverage spans high-profile subjects including the Kachin conflict, the Rohingya crisis, Ceasefire agreements in Myanmar, and business stories related to conglomerates like Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and corporations interacting with China and India.
Mizzima asserts editorial independence while engaging with press freedom advocates such as Freedom House and Access Now. Editorial decisions reflect journalistic standards promoted by institutions like the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Columbia Journalism Review, and training from organizations such as Internews and BBC Media Action. The outlet faces tensions common to media entities reporting on actors including State Administration Council (Myanmar) leaders, opposition figures like Win Myint, and ethnic political organizations represented in the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement discussions.
Mizzima has been subject to censorship, raids, and legal pressures consistent with patterns seen for The Irrawaddy and Democratic Voice of Burma, including arrests under statutes resembling the Unlawful Associations Act and other security laws. Its journalists have faced detention akin to cases involving reporters from Myanmar Now and The Myanmar Times, and the outlet has sought protection and advocacy from bodies like Human Rights Watch and the United Nations Human Rights Council. During crackdowns by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar) and enforcement actions by the Ministry of Information (Myanmar), Mizzima has had to adapt distribution channels, mirroring strategies used by exiled media and diaspora organizations in Thailand and India.
Mizzima's reporting has influenced international awareness of events such as the 2010 Myanmar general election, the 2015 Myanmar general election, and humanitarian crises involving Rohingya people and internally displaced persons in Rakhine State and Kachin State. Academic and policy communities at institutions like Harvard University, London School of Economics, Chatham House, and International Crisis Group have cited its reporting. NGOs including Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and International Committee of the Red Cross have engaged with coverage produced by Mizzima in assessments and briefings.
Mizzima and its journalists have received recognition and awards in line with those granted by bodies such as the International Press Institute, Committee to Protect Journalists, and regional honors like the Oxfam Media Awards and prizes administered by academic centers including Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Its work has been shortlisted and commended in competitions alongside reporting from The New York Times, BBC News, and Reuters.
Category:Media in Myanmar Category:Burmese news websites