Hundreds of people surround a monastery in Meiktila on May 19 to confront doctor Kyaw Win Thant, who apologised to monks for accusing them of hypocrisy for opposing sex education in schools. (AFP)

For a free and plural Myanmar, public attitudes must change

Muzzling citizens with controversial views inhibits the diversity of opinion and freedom of expression that is essential for a healthy democracy.

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