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More than 50 Human Rights and Free Expression Organizations Call on Aung San Suu Kyi to Release Reuters Reporters in Myanmar

Press ReleaseNovember 5, 2018

"We believe that that Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo should never have been arrested in the first place, let alone prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned. Their trial, which was… More

PEN America Calls for Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo’s Immediate, Unconditional Release

Open LetterNovember 5, 2018

We believe that that Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo should never have been arrested in the first place, let alone prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned. More

Three Journalists from Eleven Media Group Arrested in Myanmar Must be Released

October 11, 2018

"Dissenting voices are increasingly being stifled in Myanmar and reporters are being jailed for their work, creating a chilling effect on the profession. We call on Myanmar authorities to cease… More

House Resolution Calls on Myanmar to Release Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

Press ReleaseOctober 2, 2018

“The conviction and sentencing of these journalists—who have been imprisoned for doing the vital work of reporting the truth about atrocities committed by the Burmese military—is a travesty of… More

2018 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Winners Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo Convicted and Sentenced to 7 Years in Travesty of Justice

Press ReleaseSeptember 3, 2018

The conviction of Reuters reporters and 2018 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award winners Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo represents a travesty of justice for these two brave journalists… More

PEN America Calls on Myanmar to Acquit Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and Uphold the Rule of Law

Press ReleaseAugust 26, 2018

In reaction to today’s news that the expected verdict in the case against Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, 2018 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honorees, will… More

Gravely Disappointing Decision in Myanmar as Court Moves to Full Trial for Reuters Reporters and 2018 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award Winners Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

Press ReleaseJuly 9, 2018

“Today's decision is a grave disappointment and an alarming retreat for press freedom in Myanmar,” said Suzanne Nossel, CEO at PEN America. More

Myanmar Court has Opportunity to Uphold Press Freedoms by Dropping Case Against Reuters Journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

Press ReleaseJuly 5, 2018

Given the lack of relevant evidence brought forward in the pre-trial period, and the testimony suggesting police entrapped Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, the Myanmar courts… More

Discontinuation of Radio Free Asia Broadcasts in Myanmar Constitutes Further Shrinking of Space for Free Expression

Press ReleaseJune 13, 2018

“The authorities in Myanmar are resorting to a bizarre and heavy-handed approach to control the narrative of their crackdown on the Rohingya. Moreover, they are restricting media access to… More

Civil Society and Journalists in Myanmar Find that Free Expression and Media Freedom are under Significant Threat

Press ReleaseMay 2, 2018

"Building a strong foundation for democratic development will be impossible without also safeguarding journalists’ ability to report on issues in the public interest without fear of retribution, ensuring citizens’… More

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