Articles by Mizzima News
Burmese political detainees among prisoners released in amnesty
Over 80 political detainees are believed to be among the more than 500 prisoners being released by Burmese authorities, the latest in a series of amnesties.
Burmese protestors arrested at copper mine demonstration
Twelve women demonstrators were arrested during a prayer ceremony in northwestern Burma, prompting a larger protest calling for their release.
Call for release of Cambodian activist and broadcaster
As trial proceeds, over forty IFEX members urge the Cambodian government to drop charges facing detained rights defender and broadcaster Mam Sonando.
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.