American Journalist Freed After Being Jailed In Myanmar

American Journalist Freed After Being Jailed In Myanmar

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the sentencing of journalist Fenster to 11 years of hard labor in Myanmar. It highlights the involvement of former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson in negotiating Fenster's release. The text also covers the broader context of Myanmar's political situation, including the military coup and subsequent arrests of journalists. Additionally, it mentions the human rights violations by Myanmar's security forces, including civilian casualties and mass arrests.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the length of the sentence given to the journalist in Myanmar?

20 years

11 years

5 years

15 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who assisted in negotiating the journalist's release in Myanmar?

Former Vice President Al Gore

Former President Barack Obama

Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the arrest of dozens of journalists in Myanmar?

A natural disaster

A military coup

A health pandemic

An economic crisis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many civilians have been killed by Myanmar security forces during the crackdown?

1200

1500

500

800

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have been arrested by Myanmar security forces during the crackdown?

12,500

10,000

7,500

5,000