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Athan Freedom of Expression Activist Organisation released a new report on 8 February providing a critical analysis of how interim governance arrangements in Myanmar handle the right to freedom of expression.
The report, available in Burmese and English, reviews how the Federal Democracy Charter, and regional arrangements including in Karenni State, Sagaing Region and Mandalay region have incorporated freedom of expression.
The text of the press release for the report continues below.
Findings indicate that, while revolutionary forces have established foundational legal norms to replace the abolished 2008 Constitution, significant disparities persist between these written commitments and on-the-ground realities. Administrative bodies frequently prioritize collective security over individual rights, creating legal ambiguities that facilitate restrictions on media and public discourse. The study underscores that without clearly defined legal safeguards, the exercise of fundamental freedoms remains vulnerable to military pressures and fragmented local authority.
The National Unity Government (NUG), federal units, and local authorities should establish clear policy standards for freedom of expression, implement transparent procedures for security-related restrictions, and create internal grievance mechanisms to address arbitrary arrests or forced deletions of online content. Meanwhile, civil society organizations and the media are encouraged to systematically document violations and pursue solution-oriented advocacy to show that freedom of expression supports, rather than undermines, public security.
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