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Burma publishing bill to reintroduce censorship: activists
Free speech advocates have slammed Burma’s controversial publishing bill, which was passed by the lower house of parliament last week, amid concerns that it will reintroduce censorship
Lower house passes controversial press law
Burma’s lower house of parliament approved a controversial publishing law to the dismay of members of the interim press council who claim the bill contains measures that will hinder the fourth estate
Political party to present interfaith marriage law to parliament
The National Democratic Front is planning to propose a law to “protect” Buddhist women entering interfaith marriages in Burma during this session of parliament
Monks and religious leaders back interfaith marriage ban
A growing number of monks and religious leaders have come out in support of Burma’s controversial proposal to ban interfaith marriages, despite accusations that it would violate basic human and women’s rights
Activists speak out against arrest warrant
BY ALI FOWLE Three activists facing arrest have spoken out about the charges brought against them in a press conference in Rangoon. They are being...
Copper mine activists face prison for ‘insulting’ police
Burmese authorities have issued arrest warrants against three local activists, who recently told reporters in central Burma that an emergency decree should be revoked
