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Burma Media Association: BMA Formed
source : Burmanet
1 January, 2001
Washington, DC
A group of Burmese print and broadcast journalists, freelancers, and reporters from across the world, together with friends of Burma, would like to announce that we have formed the Burma Media Association (BMA) on the 1st of January, 2001.
The ultimate goal of the BMA is to coordinate with all those who have interest in the Burmese democratic cause to gather and exchange news and information about Burma, to protect journalists, to practice freedom of expression, to help promote human rights and principles of democracy in Burma in the area of media, and to conduct seminars and training for the improvement of journalistic skills and ethics.
Most members of the BMA are editors, reporters, freelancers, and print and broadcast journalists who are working at or in consultation with RFA, VOA, BBC, and DVB, including Kyemone U Thaung (Aung Bala), U Aung Myint Tun (BBC - retired), Mg Tha Ya (writer), Tin Moe (poet), Win Khet (writer), former Captain Sai Win Kyaw (writer), and many others.
BMA honorary member Kyemone U Thaung says, "Today that is not possible under the military regime, but there will come a day when a new
government takes power. We must prepare ourselves to demand that freedom of speech be respected and develop our skills as journalists, BMA is an organization that will accomplish these goals."
Another honorary member U Aung Myint Tun says, "To know that an 'Association' has come into existence in full support of the fourth pillar or 'Media', which is the life-line in the development of
democracy, is very satisfying and that I will do my utmost in extending my support."
The BMA will be temporarily based in Washington, DC, with branches in more than 10 countries, including India, Japan, Thailand, Norway, and Canada. Its primary purpose is to gather news and information about Burma both inside and outside of the country and distribute them worldwide.
Contacts: UK - U Aung Myint Tun # 44 2083577530, 44 7949100505
USA - U Thaung (Aung Ba La) # (954) 739-6508