Myanmar

55 million people
Internet:
Partly Free
Press:
Not Free
Not Free

Population and GNI data source

News & Updates

FREEDOM AT ISSUE BLOG

New Myanmar Government Faces Ethnic Rifts, Entrenched Elite

November 17, 2015

Myanmar’s dramatic election results have raised hopes for further progress toward a democratic society, but there are many obstacles to peace, social inclusion, and economic opportunity.
Press Releases

Myanmar: Election Brings Country Closer to Democracy

November 9, 2015

The largely peaceful, landmark election in Myanmar on November 8 represents a significant step toward a more representative democracy. 
FREEDOM AT ISSUE BLOG

Myanmar’s Muslim Minority: The Plight of the Rohingya

September 8, 2015

Members of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority have been stripped of their citizenship and persecuted by the government, with many forced into camps or compelled to flee abroad.
Press Releases

Myanmar Charges 17 Journalists

June 24, 2015

Freedom House issued the following statement after a court in Myanmar filed contempt of court charges against 17 journalists.

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Experts

Lauren Galacia

Program Manager, Asia

Lauren Galacia manages the Asia program.  Prior to joining Freedom House, she oversaw the development and implementation of citizen engagement programs throughout Asia and Eurasia, with a focus on Thailand and Burma.

Issues: 
Civil Society
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific

Sarah Cook

Senior Research Analyst for East Asia

Sarah Cook is a senior research analyst for East Asia at Freedom House.

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Regions: 
Asia-Pacific

Signature Reports

Freedom in the World

Freedom on the Net

Freedom of the Press

Countries at the Crossroads

Special Reports

Worst of the Worst 2011: The World's Most Repressive Societies

Freedom House has prepared this special report entitled Worst of the Worst: The World’s Most Repressive Societies, as a companion to its annual survey on the state of global political rights and civil liberties, Freedom in the World. The special report provides summary country reports, tables, and graphical information on the countries that receive the lowest combined ratings for political rights and civil liberties in Freedom in the World, and whose citizens endure systematic and pervasive human rights violations.

Worst of the Worst 2007

Sudan, North Korea and Uzbekistan are prominent among the most repressive regimes in the world, according to a report released by Freedom House.  The study, “The Worst of the Worst: The World's Most Repressive Societies 2007,” named seventeen countries with the worst records for political rights and civil liberties, and pointed to thirteen countries which have been on the list for five years or more.

Programs

Southeast Asia programs

In Southeast Asia, Freedom House programs enable citizens to assert their rights and supports their efforts to gain a greater say in how they are governed.

Issues: 
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific

LGBTI Rights in Southeast Asia (Past program)

Freedom House helps LGBTI rights groups in Southeast Asia to push back against the tide of intolerance.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, LGBTI Rights
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific