Myanmar’s Escalating Digital Repression—and Activists’ Digital Resistance
Since Myanmar’s military seized power on February 1, it has employed increasingly sophisticated digital modes of repression, alongside physical and legal measures, to try to stem democratic resistance. More
PEN America Condemns Communications Shutdowns, Writer Arrests Amid Myanmar Coup
“We implore the Myanmar military to respect democratic norms and to uphold fundamental rights to free expression and other liberties guaranteed by the constitution.” More
Burmese Artists Arrested For Mural Depicting Dangers of Coronavirus
These charges demonstrate how dangerous laws that criminalize peaceful speech can be. More
PEN America Condemns Sentencing of Five Myanmar Actors
“The imprisonment of these five young creative artists echoes the harsh punishments meted out to satirical poets and comedians such as Zarnagar during the years of military rule." More
Burmese Filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi Sentenced to One Year Hard Labor for Posts Critical of Military
“Imprisoning Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi, a prominent filmmaker and human rights advocate, for merely speaking his mind on a personal Facebook page demonstrates the growing lengths to which… More
Joint Letter by Civil Society Groups on Burma and the National Defense Authorization Act
Senator Inhofe, Acting Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee House Armed Services Committee Senator Jack Reed, Ranking… More
DARE: Student who survived Florida shooting pleads with Trump and Congress: ‘Please, take action’
Students who survived the shooting rampage at their Florida school take to social networks and the news media with their pain and outrage, many demanding that this time adults… More
DARE: White House arranged off-the-record meeting with Porter and four reporters after abuse allegations
White House arranged off-the-record briefing for journalists by disgraced former aide Rob Porter after revelations of his serial spousal abuse had emerged. Clashes over offensive speech rattle Princeton and… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., December 29
Report: 69 journalists killed in 2015, A farewell to Syrian activist Naji al-Jerf, Cambodian PM warns Facebook users. More
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