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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…
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…
Policy brief
Myanmar: Beginners' guide to freedom of expression
18 Dec 2012
ARTICLE 19 has launched a beginners’ guide to…
Press release
Southeast Asia: Obama must speak for those who are silenced on his visit
17 Nov 2012
President Obama must use his historic trip to Southeast…
Legal analysis
Myanmar: Law on assembly and procession inconsistent with human rights
20 Sep 2012
The Decree on the Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful…
Statement
Burma: Minister promises to open media law to consultation, and respect international standards
11 Sep 2012
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the announcement by Burma’s…
Press release
Burma: Pre-publication censorship ended for all newspapers
20 Aug 2012
ARTICLE 19 welcomes today’s announcement by the…
Press release
Burma: Government creates press council but excludes press
10 Aug 2012
ARTICLE 19 is concerned that today’s announcement…
Press release
Burma: Government announces new Press Council with censorship mandate
15 May 2012
The Burmese government has announced the establishment…
Asia Pacific: Free expression and law in 2011
05 Apr 2012
In this statement, ARTICLE 19 highlights the major…
Statement
Burma: Enshrining the spirit of the reform process on firmer grounds
02 Apr 2012
ARTICLE 19 welcomes Burma’s historic by-election…
Burma: Role of freedom of expression in democratisation processes
29 Mar 2012
Presentation to the Conference on Media Development…
ICCPR Anniversary: Opportunity for Protection of Freedom of Speech
23 Mar 2012
On the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the International…
Burma: EU commissioner’s comments undermine potential for fair elections
16 Feb 2012
ARTICLE 19 is concerned that comments made by EU development…
Press release
Burma: Prisoners released, but how many remain?
13 Jan 2012
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the release of many political prisoners,…
Burma: Zarganar released but thousands remain imprisoned
12 Oct 2011
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the release of popular Burmese…
Burma: letter to special rapporteur
18 Aug 2011
Dear Mr Quintana, Special Rapporteur on the situation…
Statement
Free the Democratic Voice of Burma’s Video Journalists
08 Jul 2011
Despite pledges by Burma’s new government that…
Press release
UN HRC: Widespread Condemnation of Burma at Human Rights Review
27 Jan 2011
Geneva, 27.01.2011: The Burmese government was today…
Statement
Transcript of Aung San Suu Kyi's public address
14 Nov 2010
See the full text at: http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/burma-assk-address.pdf
Statement
Transcript of Aung San Suu Kyi's press conference
14 Nov 2010
See the full text at: http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/burma-press-conference.pdf
Statement
Statement by Dr Agnes Callamard, ARTICLE 19 Executive Director, on the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi’s “release”
13 Nov 2010
For some 20 years, Aung San Suu Kyi has been denied…
Burma: Elections Without Free Expression
04 Nov 2010
London 04.10.10: on 7 November, the first general election…
Submission
Burma: ARTICLE 19 Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
14 Aug 2010
ARTICLE 19 is aware of the magnitude of human rights…
Burma: ARTICLE 19 Submits Report to UN Human Rights Council as Election Date Announced as 7 November
13 Aug 2010
Today, the Burmese military government announced that…
Burma: Final Condemnation for Upcoming Elections as NLD Ceases to Exist as Political Party
10 May 2010
On 7 May 2010, Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League…
Press release
Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi Calls Upcoming Elections Illegitimate
11 Feb 2010
Press release on the comments by Aung San Suu Kyi regarding…
Burma: Regime Eliminates Aung San Suu Kyi From 2010 Elections
02 Oct 2009
Press release on the failure of Aung San Suu Kyi's…
Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi Gets 1.5 Years, Regime Removes Last Obstacle to Rigging 2010 Elections
11 Aug 2009
Press release on the verdict of the court case against…
Burma: Launch of Simmering Under Ashes
07 Aug 2009
Press release on the launch of Simmering Under Ashes,…
Simmering under ashes
07 Aug 2009
Burma is ruled by one of the most brutal and corrupt…
Burma: ARTICLE 19 Urges Support for Aung San Suu Kyi on her 64th Birthday
17 Jun 2009
Press release on Aung San Suu Kyi's upcoming 64th birthday. See…
EU-China Summit: Free Aung San Suu Kyi
19 May 2009
Letter to the European Union Presidency regarding the…
Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi Facing Trial and Incarceration in Insein Prison
14 May 2009
Press release on the arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi. See…
Burma: Military Regime Rejects Aung San Suu Kyi Appeal
06 May 2009
Press release on the rejection of Aung San Suu Kyi's…
Burma: UN Opines Detention of Aung San Suu Kyi Illegal
24 Mar 2009
Press release welcoming the opinion of the expert body…
Burma, ASEAN: Small Concession Masks Significant Obstruction
04 Mar 2009
Press release welcoming the release of prisoners but…
Burma: Free Speech Crackdown Accelerates
21 Nov 2008
Statement on the deteriorating situation in Burma. See…
Burma: 20 Years of Suffering
08 Aug 2008
Press release commemorating the events of 8888. See…
Burma: Yet Another Stain on World Conscience
19 Jun 2008
Statement on the occasion of Aung San Suu Kyi's 63rd…
Burma: Suu Kyi's Detention Renewed
27 May 2008
Press release condemning the military Junta's renewed…
Burma: Crackdown on Opposition and Media
22 May 2008
Press release condemning the Junta's attempts to suppress…
Burma: Access to Information Must be Enabled in Aftermath of Cyclone
08 May 2008
Press release urging the Burmese junta to respect and…
Burma: 20th Human Rights Day - UN Called to Action
13 Mar 2008
Press release on the 20th anniversary of Burma’s…
Burma: Human Rights Council Must Act
02 Oct 2007
Press release announcing the submission of a statement…
Burma: Crackdown and Internet Disconnection Require Immediate Action
01 Oct 2007
Statement submitted to the UN Human Rights Council…
Burma: Dia de accion por el pueblo de Burma
28 Sep 2007
Comunicado de Prensa conjunto, haciendo un llamado…
Burma: Asia Europe Seminar Statement
28 Sep 2007
Statement endorsed by Asian and European participants…