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Link to: Journalist arrested for taking pictures of flooded areas

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.

Link to: Junta announces conditions for poll campaigning over state-run media

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.

Link to: State censors suspend another journal

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.

Link to: New censorship rules force publications to limit coverage of electoral laws, constitution

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”.

Link to: Authorities tighten censorship on Martyrs’ Day

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.

Link to: Media outlets expect drop in junta propaganda

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.

Link to: Censors suspend two journals’ publishing licences

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.

Link to: Thirty-one IFEX members call on Philippine leadership to champion Freedom of Information Act

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.