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Media Freedom Coalition statement concerning media freedom in Myanmar

Media Freedom Coalition statement concerning media freedom in Myanmar Diplomatic statement | 19-04-2021 The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern with the continued efforts by Myanmar’s military and police to crack down on media freedom. Media freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies. It is essential to the protection of ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 April, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Coalition Statement, Diplomatic Statement, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Media in Myanmar, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Speech, Media Freedom, Press Freedom

U.S. Embassy Statement on Freedom of Speech

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo’s case is deeply disappointing. These convictions, like the recent detention of filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi and of the Peacock Generation Thangyat troupe, and the recent charges brought against editor U Ye Ni and other journalists, point to an increasing intolerance for free ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Speech