This report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights examines the freedom of the press in Myanmar and the impact that high profile prosecutions of journalists have had in creating a culture of self-censorship among journalists.
Through an analysis of five individual cases, the report examines the use of a range of legal provisions to target independent journalism. It concludes with recommendations to the Myanmar authorities to ensure the freedom of the press and uphold the right to freedom of expression of journalists.