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
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
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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
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
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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