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 oppressing media freedom which…
“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 2010 general election…
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".
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.
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.
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.
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 parties traded accusation…
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 organizations and activists criticized…