Myanmar Court Sentences U.S. Journalist To 11 Years In Prison

Myanmar Court Sentences U.S. Journalist To 11 Years In Prison

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the arrest of journalist Danny Fenster in Myanmar, highlighting the military regime's crackdown on press freedom since the February coup. It reports on the unclear charges against Fenster and the broader impact on journalists, with many jailed and media outlets banned. The video also covers the severe consequences for civilians, with over 1,200 killed and 10,000 arrested, and warns of the potential for civil war as resistance grows.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unclear about Danny Fenster's imprisonment in Myanmar?

The date of his arrest

His nationality

The charges against him

The location of his detention

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many journalists have been jailed in Myanmar since the military coup?

120

95

75

50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the response of the military regime towards independent media outlets?

They have been ignored

They have been financially supported

They have been banned or labeled as terrorists

They have been given more freedom

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to watchdogs, how many civilians have been killed by Myanmar's security forces since February?

500

800

1000

1200

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential outcome does the UN warn about regarding the situation in Myanmar?

Peaceful resolution

International intervention

Civil war

Economic collapse