Research Papers

“Unbowed” Analysis of Reactions to Nonviolent Public Protests Against Revolutionary Forces

The Spring Revolution in Myanmar began as a peaceful, nonviolent movement. It was forced to become an armed resistance, as the military regime violently cracked down…

April 10, 2026
Research Papers

Five Years On: The Systematic Dismantling of Myanmar’s Media Freedom

In the fourth quarter of 2025, one journalist was arrested. One journalist was convicted under the Counter Terrorism Law and sentenced to 10 years in prison,…

March 26, 2026
Research Papers

Freedom of Expression During Myanmar’s Revolution : The Gap Between Legal Provisions and Practice

Freedom of expression is the foundation for a democratic society. How freedom of expression is placed in the Federal Democracy Charter and the interim legal frameworks…

February 17, 2026
Research Papers

Athan’s Media Monitoring : The Myanmar Junta’s “Sham” Election & The Crackdown on Dissent

The Myanmar junta has announced a multi-stage general election scheduled to begin on December 28, 2025.

December 25, 2025
Research Papers

Freedom of Expression Index in Myanmar

Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right that upholds individual opinions, thoughts, beliefs, and the right to access information. Since the military coup in February…

December 10, 2025
Research Papers

Update on Journalism and Media Safety in Myanmar : Jul – Sep 2025

Since the 2021 coup, 223 journalists have been arrested under Myanmar’s military regime. There have been 11 deaths of journalists reported under various circumstances since the coup.

November 14, 2025
Research Papers

ONLY IN MYANMAR – Made by Junta

No one can deny the critical role of digital technology nowadays. The Internet has become an essential tool in people's daily lives worldwide as technology continues…

November 4, 2025
Monthly Briefing

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

October 27, 2025
Monthly Briefing

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…

October 21, 2025
Monthly Briefing

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

June 12, 2025