Articles by Mizzima News
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.
Mining ministry to sue “The Voice” weekly magazine
The weekly magazine is being targeted for having published a report on the misuse of funds in connection with the sale of a copper mine.
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.