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    94 Search results for "Myanmar Journalists Association"

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    Military drops cases against six journalists, including DVB duo

    In a surprise Friday announcement, the Tatmadaw said that it will be dropping charges it had brought against six journalists, including a high-profile “unlawful association” case it had brought against two reporters from DVB and one from The Irrawaddy news outlet.

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    Journalists’ court hearing delayed again

    The judge apparently has to attend a training workshop on 21 July and is therefore unable to be in court that day.

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    EU urges Burma to protect free speech after arrests of journalists

    The European Union on Monday urged Burma to protect journalists from “intimidation, arrest or prosecution” after several cases of reporters running into trouble with the law, including three detained by the army last week.

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    Rangoon media rally in support of imprisoned journalists

    The protesting journalists also launched a signature campaign, calling for the repeal of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.

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    Questions raised over arrest of journalists

    Several prominent voices claim the arrest of the three Burmese reporters was unlawful or unconstitutional.

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    Irrawaddy, DVB journalists’ hearing set for 11 July

    The Irrawaddy’s Lawi Weng and DVB’s Aye Nai and Pyae Phone Aung, along with three civilians, were charged today under the Unlawful Association Act.

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    Detained journalists to be charged under colonial era law: officials

    Three Burmese reporters detained at an undisclosed location by the army will be charged under a colonial-era statute against “unlawful association” and risk up to three years in prison, government and army officials said on Tuesday.

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    Burmese media groups demand release of DVB, Irrawaddy journalists

    Ethnic media groups say they will petition for the reporters’ release with letters to the Burmese president, state counsellor and commander-in-chief.

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    Support rallied for Myanmar Now journalist in defamation row

    Supporters have rallied behind embattled journalist Swe Win after a defamation complaint was filed against him on behalf of extremist monk Wirathu.

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    5 journalists among political prisoners released

    Five journalists were among at least 13 political prisoners released as pardons are granted to 6,996 inmates across Burma in a presidential amnesty.

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    Workers, journalists detained in Shwepyithar protest

    Striking employees and journalists apprehended by police in continued Rangoon industrial action.

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    Ye Htut meets with journalists to discuss press freedom

    The Myanmar Journalists Network met with Information Minister Ye Htut on Tuesday to discuss their concerns about the rising number of legal actions lodged against media employees.

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    Italian town awards honorary citizenship to Unity journalists

    Four journalists and the CEO of Unity Weekly are due in court in Monday charged with revealing state secrets; meanwhile an Italian town awards them honorary citizenship for “exceptional and humanitarian reasons”.

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    Burmese media groups call for Thai junta to release journalists

    The MJN urges the Burmese government, in its capacity as the current chairman of ASEAN, to help secure the release of the detained Thai journalists.

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    Journalists rally to free jailed colleague

    Burma’s reporters took to the streets of two cities on Friday to rally support for greater press freedom. About 100 demonstrators amassed in Prome, Pegu Division, while dozens gathered in Mon State capital Moulmein.

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    Journalists celebrate Press Freedom Day with events, forums

    For the first time in its history, journalists and government officials in Rangoon and Mandalay observed World Press Freedom Day

    Media News

    Gov’t reshuffles media association, lauds reforms

    During a conference this weekend, the Ministry of Information has agreed to reorganise the country’s media association in an effort to push reforms within the sector

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    Journalists in Burma call for relaxation of censorship

    Journalists inside Burma call for the relaxation of Burma’s draconian censor laws to mark world press freedom day

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    Allegations fly as Myanmar Times makes changes

    Domestic news journal says Dunkley charged with assault as English-language daily makes dramatic overhaul of top positions

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    Arrests of Burmese journalists on the rise

    Oct 30, 2009 (DVB), Around 20 journalists and entertainers have been arrested in the past month while many more have gone into hiding, a reporter at a Rangoon-based news journal[…]

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    Burmese journalists restricted in trial reporting

    May 22, 2009 (DVB), Burmese journalists reporting on the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi are being prevented from publishing detail other than that already being said in government media,[…]

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    Burma to summon Bangladeshi ambassador over Rohingya article

    A miscellaneous op-ed in the Dhaka Tribune suggesting a referendum on Rohingya seceding from Burma draws ire from the President’s office as well as the Myanmar Journalists Association and Rohingya bloggers.

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    Burma’s media fixate on ‘Mother Suu’

    Anyone reading Burma’s independent media ahead of next month’s historic election might be unaware that more than 90 political parties are competing.

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    Press watchdogs slam media bias

    State-run media slammed for promoting USDP, while private news groups also stand accused of unbalanced reporting.

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    Govt aims to muzzle press before 2015 elections, says Press Council

    The recent jailing of Unity Weekly journalists and the threats of legal action against reporters is hindering the free press, the Interim Press Council said.

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    Thein Sein warns press against ‘endangering’ national security

    Media workers lambasted Thein Sein’s recent speech where he said that press members will face punishments if they “endanger” national security.

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    State-run news agency plans to start charging for news

    Myanmar News Agency, a state-run news agency, is planning to sell news about the government, governmental departments and ministers to private news outlets.

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    Unity Weekly trial continues, media workers emphasising press freedom

    The Unity Weekly trial continued on Tuesday, with members of the media testifying to the court about the importance of press freedom.

    BRIEF – Burmese journos call for press freedom in Thailand

    The Myanmar Journalists Association (MJA) appealed to the Thai military government on Wednesday to restore press freedom after a 22 May coup. Upon takeover, the National Peace and Order Maintaining[…]

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