Burma’s notorious online defamation law remains the tool of choice for powerful people in the country who seek to punish those who are trying to hold them accountable, and the amendment of the law in August has had “no discernible impact” on this, says a new report by the rights groups Free Expression Myanmar.
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Burmese govt to monitor ‘misuse’ of Internet
Burma’s lower house of parliament today approved a bill granting the government power to oversee public misuse of the Internet.
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.
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.
Opinion: Suu Kyi’s dilemma over a free press
Aung San Suu Kyi is treating the press in Burma poorly, and that may impede her efforts to democratise the conflict-wrought country.
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.