Research Papers

2019 Mid-year Report on Status of Freedom of Expression in Myanmar

During the first six months, there are 8 cases charged against 11 journalists and editors regarding the journalistic works of news gathering, publishing and distribution.

September 9, 2019
Research Papers

The Military’s Complaints Violating Freedom of Expression Under Current Government

Military officers at the rank of lieutenant colonel usually open cases. Twenty-six cases, 65% of total cases were filed by those.

July 2, 2019
Research Papers

No Time to Dawdle Anymore: Short Analysis on 200 Cases

The quantity of cases under the Telecommunications Law, one of the most abusive laws against freedom of expression in Myanmar, reaches 200 while 246 people are…

June 23, 2019
Research Papers

Promise Turn into A Statue

Union government of Myanmar and regional governments' political bandwagon, General Aung San statue projects reached Loikaw Township, capital of Karenni State in 2018.

April 19, 2019
Research Papers

Mid-Term Report on Freedom of Expression

The Southeast Asia Press Alliance (SEAPA) is Bangkok-based non-governmental regional organization with a specific mandate to promote and protect freedom of press and freedom of expression…

October 18, 2018
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Mid-term Report on Freedom of Expression

(a) Failure to Abolish Article 66(d) of Telecommunications Law The abuse of Telecommunications Law, enacted in October 2013 has been infamous since 2015 when the competing political…

October 18, 2018
Research Papers

Mid-term Report on Freedom of Expression

Under the civilian government's two-and-half-year rule, following cases of freedom of expression violation are documented

October 18, 2018
Research Papers

Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens

The Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens was passed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union) on March 8th 2017. Legal experts, civil society…

September 27, 2018
Research Papers

Analysis Report on Amendment of Telecommunications Law

The abuse of five-year old Telecommunications Law enacted in October 2013 has been infamous since 2015 when the competing political parties strongly traded accusation against each…

September 11, 2018