Myanmar’s military junta announced the release of Japanese documentary filmmaker, Toru Kubota, and three other foreign nationals on November 17, as part of an amnesty of 5,774 political prisoners. The…
Tag: freedom
DVB Debate: Freedom to love
Panellists on DVB Debate discuss the proposed interfaith marriage law, which is now being considered by parliament, and recognition of LGBT rights.
Controversial blogger not yet identified: MP
A controversial blogger, whose identity is reportedly set to be “exposed” by Burma’s parliament in June for writing an article that criticised its legislative powers, has not actually been identified
Burma freedom is 'worst of the worst'
Jan 13, 2010 (DVB), A Washington-based NGO has labeled Burma one of the worst countries in the world for 'freedom' in an annual report, released yesterday. Burma ranks alongside nine…
A media behind bars: press freedom after the cyclone
Francis WadeMay 4, 2009 (DVB), Yesterday, international media watchdogs and analysts were united in their criticism of the deteriorating state of the world's media. To mark World Press Freedom Day,…
A media behind bars: press freedom after the cyclone
Francis WadeMay 4, 2009 (DVB), Yesterday, international media watchdogs and analysts were united in their criticism of the deteriorating state of the world's media. To mark World Press Freedom Day,…