Articles by Mizzima News
Journalist arrested for taking pictures of flooded areas
Aung Thu Nyein is being held in detention until he agrees to sign a pledge promising not to take any more photos.
Junta announces conditions for poll campaigning over state-run media
The UEC issued a notice granting “legal” parties the right to campaign on state-run radio and television, with 15 minutes allotted for each campaign speech by their chairmen or secretaries.
State censors suspend another journal
The “Modern Times” journal was suspended after it changed the title of an article on its cover from the headline that had been approved by the junta’s censorship board.
New censorship rules force publications to limit coverage of electoral laws, constitution
The directive calls for “correct and complete quoting of the constitution, electoral laws and its rules”.
Authorities tighten censorship on Martyrs’ Day
Only 50 foreign and local journalists and 10 weekly journals were given permission to cover events held at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum in Rangoon.
Media outlets expect drop in junta propaganda
Burmese publications will no longer be required to print military junta propaganda, according to statements made by editors and the state censor.
Censors suspend two journals’ publishing licences
“The Voice” and “The First Music” had reported on the filing of an assault case against actress Htet Htet Moe Oo by a reporter from the “Seven Days” journal.
Thirty-one IFEX members call on Philippine leadership to champion Freedom of Information Act
IFEX members have joined SEAPA in urging the president to sign the FOI Act into law before the current administration leaves office.