Governments across Southeast Asia have a history of using laws and the judiciary to curb press freedoms, and now, they have found a handy crutch to lean on as they…
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Opinion: Suu Kyi’s dilemma over a free press
Aung San Suu Kyi is treating the press in Burma poorly, and that may impede her efforts to democratise the conflict-wrought country.
Suu Kyi stands by Burmese state media
Referring specifically to the Arakan crisis, Suu Kyi said, “Read the newspapers and listen to the news on MRTV released by the government.”
Burmese journalists charged, thrown in jail for 'Unlawful Association'
Three journalists detained on Monday have been formally charged for ‘Unlawful Association’ and have been thrown in prison just after noon today.
Burmese media groups demand release of DVB, Irrawaddy journalists
Ethnic media groups say they will petition for the reporters’ release with letters to the Burmese president, state counsellor and commander-in-chief.
Burmese reporter punches rival over alleged extortion
“Ko Thet Khine took pictures of the tractor carrying the wood and then asked the driver for money, That’s why I punched him.”