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Hardline Buddhist monk sentenced under Article 19
Further charges – under Section 505 (b) of the penal code – for “inciting unrest” at the demonstration remain to be heard at a later date.
Irrawaddy news site hacked following Wirathu article
The English website of The Irrawaddy was brought down on Thursday by hackers, following the Burmese news group's coverage of nationalist monk Wirathu.
Bill to amend Peaceful Assembly Law submitted to Upper House
Human rights and civil society groups have long criticised the Peaceful Assembly Law, or Article 19 as it is commonly known, saying it has been used by the government and military to suppress opposition.
Digital dictatorship in Myanmar: Biometric data collection sparks fear
Originally published on EngageMedia
By Cherry Aung from Visual Rebellion
The Myanmar military has significantly ramped up the implementation of a biometric data collection system over...
Michael Kyaw Myint sentenced to 9 months for defamation
“It is evident that Michael Kyaw Myint used a telecommunications network to post libellous writings about the chief minister of Yangon.”
Ultra-nationalist monk denied bail
Parmaukkha was denied bail today on charges of inciting unrest during an anti-Rohingya protest outside the US embassy in Yangon last year.
