The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.
Citizen News said in a Facebook post that it would cease operations from January 4, 2022
It cited a "deteriorating media environment" as the reason for its decision, in a Facebook post on Sunday. In its Facebook post the outlet thanked readers for their support, before announcing "with a heavy heart" that it would cease operations from 4 January to "ensure the safety and well-being of everyone".
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