Myanmar is regarded as one of the most censored countries in the world

Ten months after Myanmar's military coup, the country's media keeps reporting despite arrests and harassment from the junta.

Protesters, including politicians, activists, religious leaders, and others, have refused to accept military rule, and fighting has broken out between the military and local defense forces. However, local media have had difficulty covering the opposition.

Five media outlets were revoked by the junta early on. In addition to revoking licenses and arresting criminals, the military cut off access to the internet and amended a telecommunications law to allow prison sentences.

Junta officials claim they are bringing stability to the country. According to Zaw Min Tun, a military spokesperson, the military "respects press freedom" and arrests journalists who incite unrest only.

Media freedom has been set back by a decade, according to rights groups such as Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Many say that the country never enjoyed real press freedom, even under Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy.

In the last period of military rule, the country was deemed one of the most censored places in the world. Foreign journalists were rarely granted visas, and the few privately owned news organizations had to submit content for review before publication.

* This article contained information that was sourced from VOA.