In Burma, transition neglects press freedom

By Committee to Protect Journalists • September 20, 2011

Thein Sein’s new civilian government has promised reform, but Burma remains one of the most restricted nations in the world for the press. A CPJ investigation finds a regime that heavily censors news reports and regularly imprisons journalists. The report concludes with recommendations to Burma’s government, the European Union and the United States, the United Nations, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the Government of Norway.

This report also includes additional sections on concerns about the European Union’s increasing engagement with Burma, growing strains on exile news media, and details on 13 imprisoned journalists for the Democratic Voice of Burma.

Download the full report here.