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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 Conviction of ‎Reuters Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

U.S. Embassy Statement on Conviction of ‎Reuters Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo September 3, 2018 Today’s conviction of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo under the Official Secrets Act is deeply troubling for all who support press freedom and the transition toward democracy in Myanmar. The American people have long stood with ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 September, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Freedom of Expression, Press Freedom