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.
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
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
Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FOPA) 2025, February
According to the media monitored by Athan, the public held 144 non-violent protests in various ways by the end of February 2025,
Violation of Free Speech in January 2025
The individuals were charged with “inciting and spreading propaganda on social media to undermine national stability” for sharing information on Telegram and Facebook
Public Peaceful Protests documented by Athan in January 2025
According to media monitored by Athan, the public held 141 non-violent protests in various forms during January 2025.
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 for the National Unity…
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 should pay close attention…