The latest situation in Myanmar where a political transition has occurred has implications for the press in the country. For that reason, the SEAPC-Net has adopted a joint statement as below:
- SEAPC-Net expresses concern about the restrictions on civil society, journalists and media workers in Myanmar.
- SEAPC-Net hopes that an enabling environment for media freedom and safety of journalists to inform the public without any arrest or intimidation will be ensured.
- SEAPC-Net would like to express sympathy for the Myanmar Press Council, hoping that in this new political situation, it can continue to safeguard universal rights relating to freedom of expression and information.
- SEAPC-Net reiterates its strong backing for the Myanmar Press Council in supporting freedom of press in the country.
- SEAPC-Net reiterates its position for maintaining solidarity and cooperation among the press community in Southeast Asia in establishing press freedom in the region.
Jakarta, March 12, 2021
Mohammad NUH
Chairperson SEAPC-Net Chairman of Indonesian Press Council
Email: sekretariat@dewanpers.or.id
Chairman of Myanmar Press Council, Myo Thant Tin
Phone: +09448026326
Email: mmpresscouncil@gmail.com
Chairman of National Press Council of Thailand, Chavarong Limpattamapanee
Phone: +66815627175
Email: info@presscouncil.or.th
Chairman of Timor-Leste Press Council, Virgilio da Silva Guterres
Phone: +670 73173198
Email: virgilio.guterres@conselhoimprensa.tl
Secretary General SEAPC-Net, Asep Setiawan
Phone: +628567980840
Email: asepsetia@gmail.com
Southeast Asian Press Council Network 