Free speech group launches ‘hate speech tool kit’ | The Myanmar Times

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The most effective way to stop hate speech that foments division in society is uncurtailed freedom of expression, a free speech advocacy group said, urging the government to abrogate laws that gag the people.

“Freedom of expression granted to an open society, rather than retaliating for hate speech with more hate speech, I believe, will be a more effective way to stop hate speech,” said U Aung Myat Khaing, country manager of the free speech advocacy group Article 19.

The group on Wednesday launched a publication, “Hate Speech Explained: A Tool Kit.”

U Aung Myat Khaing called on the government to give its citizens more freedom of writing and expression, rather than restricting them.

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03/23/2018, 14:20

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