Research Papers

“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
Research Papers

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
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

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

(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

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