Corporation responds to ‘urgent need’ following earthquake by taking over Voice of America’s former channelThe BBC has stepped in to launch a news service in Myanmar after the devastating earthquake in the country, replacing a service effectively shuttered by Donald Trump.A direct-to-home satellite video channel delivering BBC News Burmese content will be launched to cater for what the corporation sees as an urgent “audience in need”. It will take over a satellite video channel formerly used by Voice of America (VOA), the most prominent global broadcaster targeted by Trump. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/apr/24/bbc-launches-satellite-news-channel-myanmar-trump-silences-voa
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Publish date : 2025-04-24 14:40:00
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BBC launches satellite news channel in Myanmar after Trump silences VOA
