Research Papers

“Censored Voices” The Situation of the Freedom of Expression in Myanmar

The Situation of the Freedom of Expression in Myanmar (1) Introduction 1.1 Research Background and Problems Myanmar society acknowledges Freedom of Expression as the most basic…

November 30, 2024
Research Papers

Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar: July-September 2024

A citizen journalist was sentenced to 27 years in prison after being charged with contacting the People's Defence Forces (PDF).

November 26, 2024
Monthly Briefing

Violation on Freedom of Expression in September 2024

Zin Moe, a 26-year-old man from Ayeyarwady’s Myanaung township, was one of the arrested civilians in September for his TikTok social media post expressing his support…

October 30, 2024
Open Letter

Open letter from Myanmar civil society organizations to ASEAN to move beyond the Five-Point Consensus and support Myanmar people’s efforts to build federal democracy

Open letter from Myanmar civil society organizations to ASEAN to move beyond the Five-Point Consensus and support Myanmar people’s efforts to build federal democracy To: ASEAN…

October 7, 2024
Monthly Briefing

Violation of Media Freedom in August 2024

Violation of Media Freedom in August 2024 As the number of journalist deceased cases rose to its peak since the coup, the month of August 2024…

September 17, 2024
Research Papers

Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar: April–June 2024

Highlights The second quarter of 2024 saw the arrests of three journalists and former journalists in Myanmar, where armed conflict between the military junta and resistance…

August 22, 2024
Monthly Briefing

Violation of Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom in June 2024

Violation of Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom in June 2024 The military regime-controlled count in Sittwe township carried a conviction against journalist Htet Aung and…

July 17, 2024
Statements

UN SECURITY COUNCIL MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION TO COORDINATE PROTECTION OF ROHINGYA AND OTHER ETHNIC MINORITIES IN MYANMAR

Re: UN Security Council must take immediate intervention to coordinate protection of Rohingya and other ethnic minorities in Myanmar To:          Members of the UN Security Council…

June 27, 2024
Research Papers

Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar

Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar Highlights A former journalist, who has been in detention since late December 2023, was sentencedto three years in…

May 23, 2024
Statements

JOINT STATEMENT BY 195 REVOLUTIONARY FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE SITUATION IN NORTHERN RAKHINE

JOINT STATEMENT BY 195 REVOLUTIONARY FORCES AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON THE SITUATION IN NORTHERN RAKHINE Calling on organizations and individuals in Rakhine and across the…

May 22, 2024