Politicians still view free press “as a threat that must be contained,” says Shawn Crispin of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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Former chief censor appointed as information secretary
Burma’s former top censor, Tint Swe, has been appointed permanent secretariat of the Ministry of Information.
Latpadaung death ‘senseless’, says Chinese mining firm
Chinese firm Wanbao extends ‘deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences’ to deceased Ma Khin Win’s family, following fatal shooting at Latpadaung copper mine protest site.
MOI serves Herald with summons
MOI has served a judicial summons to the Myanmar Herald Journal notifying the weekly that it has been charged with defamation under the Media Law.
MOI to sue Herald for defamation
MOI said it plans to sue the Herald for defamation after it quoted an NLD leader making a statement which the MOI claims “hurt the dignity and rights of [President…
Public 'misinterpreted' poverty statement, says Ye Htut
Burma’s netizens went wild on Tuesday after Vice-President Nyan Tun was quoted in local media remarking that 2,000 kyat (US$2) per day was a liveable wage. The president’s spokesperson, Ye…