In mass amnesty, nine journalists released in Burma
January 13, 2012 12:10 PM ET
Bangkok, January 13, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of nine journalists who were freed as part of a mass release of at least 600 political prisoners in Burma on Friday, but calls on President Thein Sein...
Press freedom requires action, not talk, in Burma
May 5, 2011 12:26 PM ET
Burma's newly installed democratic government has sent tentative signals that it intends to allow for more media openness as the country transitions from military to civilian rule. The continued detention of more than 2,100 political prisoners, including as many...
Burmese video journalist given 13 years in jail
February 11, 2011 4:27 PM ET
New York, February 11, 2011--Burma's new government under Prime Minister Thein Sein must put an end to the former military junta's despicable policy of imprisoning independent journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The most recent case to come...