Burma worst internet oppressor: CPJ

by Mizzima News

Thursday, 30 April 2009 18:47

A leading media watchdog has dubbed Burma as the worst internet oppressor in the world and the worst place to be a blogger today. The New York based Committee to Protect Journalists said in a report “10 Worst Countries to be a Blogger” that the Burmese military junta severely restricts Internet access and imprison people for posting critical material. At least two bloggers are now in prison, comedian Zarganar or Maung Thura and Nay Phone Latt. The first is serving a 35-year prison term and the latter has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. CPJ referred to OpenNetInitative that Burma has the capability to monitor e-mail and other communication methods and to block users from viewing websites of dissidents. < Prev   Next >