Local EU Statement in Support of Freedom of the Media
03 July 2017
Delegation of the European Union to Myanmar
The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Myanmar.
In recent months, there have been a worrying number of cases of journalists and media representatives being arrested or prosecuted in connection to their work in Myanmar.
The right to freedom of opinion and expression is a human right guaranteed to all, and it constitutes one of the essential foundations of a democratic society and one of the basic conditions for its progress and development based on the rule of law.
Media freedom, independence and pluralism are at the heart of any democracy. We therefore call on the Government of Myanmar to provide the necessary legal protection for journalists to work in a free and enabling environment without fear of intimidation, arrest or prosecution.
The EU and its Member States stand ready to support Myanmar in this crucial endeavour.
View the original statement HERE.
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