Status of Freedom of Expression in Myanmar (March 2026)
During March 2026, it was observed that restrictive measures and control over telephone and internet communication lines in Myanmar continued to escalate.
Civil Society Condemns Philippine Diplomatic Engagement withMyanmar’s Military Junta
We, the undersigned civil society organizations from Myanmar and the Philippines, express our deep concern and dismay at the recent visit of Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro to…
The Situation of Freedom of Expression in Myanmar in October 2025
A total of 15 individuals were arrested and prosecuted in October for exercising their freedom of expression
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FOPA) 2025, September
A total of 52 peaceful assemblies had been carried out across Myanmar through various forms. Among these, Sagaing Region recorded the highest number, with 41 demonstrations
Restricting Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Peaceful Assembly with the Election Protection Law
The military junta was increasingly using the Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic General Elections from Obstruction, Disruption, and Destruction to file lawsuits and legal charges.
Press Statement: ASEAN’s Denouncement of the Junta’s Sham Election and Admission of Timor-Leste Are Principled, Critical Steps Forward
Press Statement: ASEAN’s Denouncement of the Junta’s Sham Election and Admission of Timor-Leste Are Principled, Critical Steps Forward On 11 July 2025, ASEAN announced its position that the Myanmar military…
Violation of freedom of speech in May 2025
There were 21 civilians arrested expressing their opinions and sharing news about the National Unity Government (NUG) and other political alliances
Strong earthquake and communication shutdown
On the afternoon of March 28 (12:51 PM Myanmar Standard Time), a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar
Joint statement: Myanmar must lift internet restrictions followingdevastating earthquake
Joint statement: Myanmar must lift internet restrictions followingdevastating earthquake We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, strongly condemn the Myanmar military forcontinuing to impose communication blackouts, including internet shutdowns, following Myanmar’s…
Press Statement: Civil society calls for disaster relief for earthquake survivors and affected communities in Myanmar
Press Statement: Civil society calls for disaster relief for earthquake survivors and affected communities in Myanmar 30 March 2025 Press Statement: Civil society calls for disaster relief for earthquake survivors…