Burmese president approves changes to Telecommunications Act
But for many civil rights activists who had called for parliament to repeal the Telecommunications Act, lawmakers have failed to tackle the issue.
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Mandalay journalist arrested under Article 66(d)
The freelancer allegedly posted a tongue-in-cheek comment on Facebook, but then called Khet Aung “the worst chief minister” in the country.
Burmese parliament passes minor changes but no repeal of Article 66(d)
A senior NLD party member said a majority of parliamentarians liked the protection against online criticism the law provided.
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Article 66(d) under debate in Upper House
Critics have slammed the Telecommunications Act as a government and military tool used to crush dissent and silence the media.
2 NLD executives arrested under Article 66(d)
NLD members in Lewe sued for ‘online defamation’ by administrator who was himself being sued for corruption.
NLD member sentenced to 6 months for insulting military chief
Myo Yan Naung Thein had called for Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing to resign following the attack on border guard posts in Maungdaw by militants.
DVB reporter sued on Telecommunications Act charge
The dispute centres on a report that village administrators were exaggerating the acreage owned by local farmers so that they could secure higher loans.
Fake Facebook case: Yar Pyae walks free
Political activist Yar Pyae, who was yesterday sentenced to six months under the Telecommunications Act over a Facebook post, was this morning released from prison with the sentenced commuted for[…]
Man gets prison for Facebook insults
Hla Phone, who was accused of posting insulting images and comments on Facebook, was found guilty of violating Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
Lead Story News Technology & Science Women's Issues
Online abuse taking a toll on women in Burma
As Internet and mobile phone use surge, more women are experiencing abusive online posting of intimate private photos without their consent.
Health fears for online activist denied bail
The defence team say Patrick Kum Jaa Lee is suffering from asthma attacks in prison, where he has been held for over a month.
