The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticizes the decision by the Myanmar authorities to arrest and detain two journalists for criminal defamation. The IFJ calls for the immediate release… Continue reading "Immediately Release Two Myanmar Journalists From The Charges of Criminal Defamation"
A social media user in Myanmar has been given a six-month sentence for defaming de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, despite calls from civil society organizations to amend the… Continue reading "More Myanmar Facebook Users Jailed for Defaming Aung San Suu Kyi"
YANGON – An officer of the Myanmar army recently filed a criminal complaint against two journalists for allegedly sowing disunity among the military. Even though mediation by the Press Council… Continue reading "Military continues to put pressure on media in Burma"
A case alleging that Myanmar news outlet Mizzima Media committed a cyber-crime by publishing a column online criticising a rival media outlet’s reporting risks setting a dangerous precedent and should… Continue reading "Burmese journalists accused of cyber-crime over op-ed"