On October 14 2022, junta officials announced their intention to take legal action against The Irrawaddy and BBC Burmese journalists for their coverage of a conflict incident in Mon State which left three dead, prompting many to flee into hiding. The junta’s forced closure of The Irrawaddy is the latest in a series of attacks against the news outlet since Myanmar’s military coup in February 2021. The news outlet has been accused of damaging state security, rule of law, and public tranquility through its coverage. On October 29, the Ministry of Information officially ordered the closure of The Irrawaddy and revoked its publication license.
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