Articles by Mizzima News
Burmese media group’s websites come under attack
While the exact cause of an attack on Mizzima’s websites could not be verified, the Burmese media organisation has received threats over its coverage of ongoing hostilities in Rakhine State.
IFEX members cautiously welcome censorship reform in Burma
The Burmese government’s announcement that, after decades of harsh censorship, it is lifting pre-publication censorship was greeted with a mixture of jubilation, shock and scepticism.
Burma media council formed without journalists’ input
Critics have faulted the Burmese government for forming a press council without input from professional journalists’ groups and leaders.
Censors suspend two weekly journals
The Voice Weekly editor speculated the suspension was partly linked to the paper’s story on cabinet reshuffles.
Defamation, libel suits filed against “Snap Shot” journal
Journalist Herjule was granted bail in the defamation suit filed against the journal by the owner of a karaoke shop.
Editor charged for publishing murdered woman’s photograph, released on bail
The charges stem from the June 14 issue of Snap Shot, in which the paper printed a photo of a Rakhine woman who was raped and murdered, alongside a photo of the three men accused of the crime.
Government to end prior censorship
The government will form a press council to advise on media laws and ethnics, Information Minister Kyaw Hsan told journalists on 14 May.
Censors issue warnings to two political journals
The government’s Press Scrutiny and Development Division summoned the editors of the journals after they published material said to be critical of the government.