Burma’s new government has announced a reorganization of the way it provides official information to the public. Official media on Thursday reported the formation of an 11-member team that will be responsible for the release of news and information and for holding occasional press conferences. The team will be headed by Information Minister Kyaw Hsan […]
Burma Announces Shake-Up of Public Information Operations
Posted August 11th, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
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Rights Groups Hail Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Law
Posted June 2nd, 2011 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
A coalition of Nigerian rights groups is hailing the country’s new Freedom of Information law as a victory for transparency in government. A spokesman for Right to Know Initiative says the law passed by President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday gives Nigerians the tools uncover facts and hold public officials and institutions accountable. The law also protects […]
