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Myanmar ends media censorship

Published: 20 Aug 2012 at 12.48
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Myanmar has abolished censorship of its media, the information ministry announced on Monday, in the latest in a series of sweeping reforms by the country's nominally civilian government.

Photo illustration shows media representatives covering a press conference held by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon in March. Myanmar has abolished censorship of its media, the information ministry announced on Monday, in the latest in a series of sweeping reforms by the country's nominally civilian government.

"Censorship for all local publications is lifted from August 20, 2012," according to a statement on the ministry's website.

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johnbegood
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Discussion 6 : 20 Aug 2012 at 18.496
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I love Thailand!
But Myanmar is sending Thailand a message.
If you don't get out of the receeding downhill slide, you will get left behind.
It is time to wake up those Politicians whom are keeping your Country in the past and a shadow of what I know real Thai people can become.
Thailand is suppose to be recognised as a developed country.
Not many developed countries a person can be responsible for peoples deaths and get bail of insignificant amounts.
If Politicians don't lead & set examples, how do they expect the children & youth of today to shine for tomorrow.
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DickFarang
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Discussion 5 : 20 Aug 2012 at 17.385
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When Thailand ?
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Discussion 4 : 20 Aug 2012 at 16.224
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When Myanmar becomes an example for Thailand... amazing, really.
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Discussion 3 : 20 Aug 2012 at 15.373
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This is a real deal , flying high and doing good.. Hopefully this is a step toward democracy not demon crazy!!
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Discussion 2 : 20 Aug 2012 at 14.582
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@ Discussion 1 Thailand's ridiculous criminal and civil libel laws force self-censorship while they still being able to claim they have none. Reforming these laws is the first step to a truly free media and to fighting corruption.
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Discussion 1 : 20 Aug 2012 at 14.291
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It won't take long before Myanmar is ahead of Thailand regarding Human rigth issues, freedom of media, corruption etc.
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