In what seems to be rapidly becoming the norm in multiple countries, Myanmar (under the de factor leadership of Nobel Prize winning 'freedom' icon Aung San Suu Kyi), is reported to be using its 'Telecommunications Law' to imprison dissidents, violate human rights and suppress any criticism of the military or government. This suppression also appears to be extending to journalists. Christof Lehmann reports in detail on the situation.

Myanmar Abuses Telecommunications Law to Jail Dissidents

Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : Government authorities in Myanmar continue the crackdown on free speech, including members of the ruling party, for criticizing the government or the military. Most commonly used in the crackdown against “dissent”, including media, is the country’s Telecommunications Law.

On November 18, Myo Yan Naung Thein, a leading member of the governing National League for Democracy (NLD) was charged with alleged defamation after he had used his Facebook account for criticizing the military for failing to defend the country against attacks in Rakhine State.

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