Why Have the Reforms in Myanmar Slowed Down?

... major cities of Yangon and Mandalay, as well as the states Kachin and Arakan. She also visited political prisoners in those four cities. The violation of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act appears to be the most frequent abuse of the human rights in Myanmar. The Act requires anyone planning a demonstration to seek permission from the authorities. The UN Special Rapporteur believes that a prior notification of the authorities is sufficient enough to this end [1] . Myanmar’s President Thein ...