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…
Open letter: Special Envoy’s conflicts of interest signal urgent need for investigation and complete end of mandate
We also call on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to immediately end the mandate of the Special Envoy, and on the Secretary-General to assume a leadership role in addressing the…
Violation of Media Freedom in February 2025
In February 2025, 2 cases of lawless arrest of a journalist with the prosecution and brutal persecution of a convicted photojournalist in prison were found