World Report 2008: Burma
3 April 2008
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Recent articles in Myanmar (formerly Burma)
Myanmar junta enacts cybersecurity law, imposing penalties for unauthorised VPN use
Critics argue that the law is another measure to suppress freedom of expression and internet access.
Myanmar’s challenges as the country marks International Day for Universal Access to Information
Mizzima said media groups will focus on the urgent need to underscore access to information as a cornerstone of a free and democratic society.
Myanmar: Crackdown on freedom of expression with 24-hour monitoring
ARTICLE 19 warns that a new order issued by the military government “adds another tool to the junta’s censorship arsenal.”