Burmese Journalist Wins Major International Press Award

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A Burmese journalist who works for The Associated Press has received the 2008 Journalism and Courage Award from the International Women?s Media Foundation... "The journalist, Aye Aye Win, has worked as a reporter in Burma for nearly 20 years—a ?risky business,? she said in a written acceptance speech. Only a free press could guarantee a free society, she said..."

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"The Irrawaddy" Vol. 16, No. 11

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2008-11-00

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2008-11-16

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English

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