Research Papers

Restriction on Internet Freedom by the Junta

Following the military coup on February 1, the fundamental human rights which are freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and media freedom, including internet freedom of Myanmar…

December 20, 2021
Research Papers

Hell in 2021: Myanmar Under the Military Junta After the Coup

Myanmar saw 2020 as a worrying year preluding tremendous concerns and sufferings due to the global coronavirus pandemic as the country officially confirmed its first COVID-19…

December 6, 2021
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Situation of Peaceful Assembly In Myanmar for Six Months after the Coup

The right of peaceful assembly shall be recognized according to article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The right of peaceful…

August 9, 2021
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Dictatorship Oppresses Media Freedom

Media freedom in Myanmar has fallen into the darkness since the day of the military coup on the 1st of February. The coup council has been…

July 20, 2021
Research Papers

Lockdown and Shutdown

Home to the world's longest running civil war, Myanmar has not had peace. The military junta which seized power through a coup in 1962, isolated and…

January 19, 2021
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“A Chance to Fix in Time”

military regime established the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) to rule the country with tyrannical system, leading it to the absolute loss of free speech. The…

July 16, 2020
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Analysis on Freedom of Expression Situation in Four Years under the Current Regime

The following figures are part of the key findings from Athan's forthcoming report "Freedom of Expression in Four Years under the Current Regime".

May 2, 2020
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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
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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
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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