Burma

Burma has one of the world’s most restrictive governments, despite ‘elections’, with most power in the hands of the military. ARTICLE 19 Asia Pacific is monitoring and campaigning for freedom in Burma, focusing on the responsibility of the international community, particularly India and China.

• Statement

  

  Myanmar: Ministry's draft press bill would restore prior censorship and full government control

  25 Mar 2013

  A draft press bill put before parliament by the Minister of Information…

• Statement

  

  Myanmar: Press bill falls far short of international law and would leave press open to abuse

  27 Feb 2013

  Despite promises of reform, a new press bill drafted by Myanmar's Press…

• Policy brief

  

  Myanmar: Beginners' guide to freedom of expression

  18 Dec 2012

  ARTICLE 19 has launched a beginners’ guide to freedom of expression…

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