BBC launches satellite news channel in Myanmar after Trump silences VOA

The BBC has launched a new news service in Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, replacing an abandoned channel by Voice of America (VOA), which was axed by Donald Trump's administration due to its perceived bias. The satellite service aims to provide critical information to a population already grappling with the loss of over 3,000 lives and disrupted daily life. Jonathan Munro emphasized that the BBC's intervention is driven by the urgent need for trusted news amid severe restrictions on press freedom in the region.