Fifty years of authoritarian rule has left its mark on Burmese society affecting the speed and process of transition.
Burma: Freedom of expression in transition | Politics and society
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Burma: Freedom of expression in transition | Media freedom
It will be argued in this chapter that the media in Burma is freer now than at any point in the last decade, yet significant challenges remain and there are troubling signs on the horizon. The abolition of the pre-censorship of the printed press,...
Burma: Freedom of expression in transition | Artistic freedom
“In the past political art was very easy – ‘this government is bullshit’ – but now due to the transition period and role of Aung San Suu Kyi in government it’s more complex, people are wary of making sweeping statements.”[21] The abolition of...
Burma: Freedom of expression in transition | Digital freedom
Real improvements have been made that strengthen digital freedom of expression in Burma from ending the blocking of Skype calls, to restrictions on internet cafe use being lifted and a reduction in SIM costs which will open up access to the...
Burma: Freedom of expression in transition | Conclusion
Burma has made significant advances during the transition period, with progress across all the categories of this report: politics & society, media freedom, artistic freedom and digital freedom. The situation in the country has significantly...
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