Kyaw Myo Swe had recently filed a lawsuit against Swe Win, accusing the Myanmar Now editor of defaming firebrand monk Wirathu.
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Journalist Swe Win released on bail
Swe Win was remanded in custody and escorted to Mandalay, where Maha Aung Myay court agreed to release him until his trial begins on 7 August.
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.
Rangoon media rally in support of imprisoned journalists
The protesting journalists also launched a signature campaign, calling for the repeal of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
Thailand plans cyber network scrutiny, law to toughen online monitoring
Thailand aims to buy software to strengthen the military government’s ability to track online networks and monitor online activity while planning a cyber law that will expand powers to pry…