Articles by Mizzima News
Government construction engineer sues “Modern Journal”
The libel suit was filed against the journal after it published a news article about damaged roads and bridges in Thabeikkyin Township.
Censor board authorises publication of interviews with exiled media figures
“The government is trying to sell their image. It is the first impression people will have (. . .) They want to make it appear that they’ve abolished all things of the past and are now doing their best,” said one Rangoon editor.
Three writers released under amnesty
Two writers and one journal office administrator were included among political prisoners released on 12 October 2011 under the country’s presidential amnesty.
Jailed photojournalist sentenced to 10 more years in prison
Sithu Zeya, 23, has already been sentenced to eight years in prison for taking pictures of a bomb explosion at the Rangoon water festival in 2010.
Suu Kyi withdraws article slated for publication following harassment from censorship board
The opposition leader withdrew the article after the censorship board asked that several paragraphs be deleted prior to publication.
Former military officer sentenced to ten years in prison under Electronics Act
In a 26 August closed hearing, Nay Myo Zin was sentenced to ten years in prison for alleged possession of an e-mail critical of the military.
Imprisoned photojournalist faces extended jail term
A Rangoon court has rejected an appeal by Sithu Zeya and as a result the photojournalist faces another seven to 15 years in prison.
Political artist, hip hop singer banned from performing at charity event
Police from the township of Mingalar Taung Nyunt informed the event’s organizer that if Zay Yar Thaw were to perform the permit for the event would be revoked.