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    Burmese president approves changes to Telecommunications Act
    August 31, 2017in Law, Lead Story, Media, News576by PAING SOE / DVB
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    Burmese president approves changes to Telecommunications Act

    But for many civil rights activists who had called for parliament to repeal the Telecommunications Act, lawmakers have failed to tackle the issue.

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    Mandalay journalist arrested under Article 66(d)
    August 29, 2017in Lead Story, Mandalay Division, Media, News748by NAW NOREEN / DVB
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    Mandalay journalist arrested under Article 66(d)

    The freelancer allegedly posted a tongue-in-cheek comment on Facebook, but then called Khet Aung “the worst chief minister” in the country.

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    Burmese parliament passes minor changes but no repeal of Article 66(d)
    August 19, 2017in Lead Story, Media, News499by REUTERS
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    Burmese parliament passes minor changes but no repeal of Article 66(d)

    A senior NLD party member said a majority of parliamentarians liked the protection against online criticism the law provided.

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    Article 66(d) under debate in Upper House
    July 26, 2017in Law, Lead Story, Media, News, Parliament135by DVB
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    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.

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    2 NLD executives arrested under Article 66(d)
    July 22, 2017in Law, Lead Story, Media, News430by AUNG KO LATT / DVB
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    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.

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    NLD member sentenced to 6 months for insulting military chief
    April 7, 2017in Law, Lead Story, Media, News409by DVB
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    NLD member sentenced to 6 months for insulting military chief

    Myo Yan Naung Thein had called for Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing to resign following the attack on border guard posts in Maungdaw by militants.

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