Wa Lone

Wa Lone is a Burmese journalist known for his investigative work on human rights issues in Myanmar. He gained international attention when he and a colleague were imprisoned in 2017 on charges of violating official secrets, which many viewed as a government effort to silence independent reporting. His case highlighted challenges to press freedom in Myanmar and drew global calls for his release. Wa Lone was eventually released in 2019 following diplomatic and human rights advocacy. His story underscores the risks journalists face in oppressive environments and the importance of press independence for democratic accountability.