Freedom of Expression During Myanmar’s Revolution: The Gap Between Legal Provisions and Practice should include a written order, a specified time limit, and mechanisms for review. Restrictions should be automatically lifted once the underlying circumstances no longer exist. ●​ A designated media focal person should be appointed at the regional level to facilitate communication with media organizations. ●​ An internal complaint mechanism should be established to address cases in which authorities arbitrarily arrest individuals or compel the deletion of posts related to freedom of expression. 7.3 For Civil Society and Media Organisations ●​ Advocating that freedom of expression is not opposed to security - Civil society organisations and media actors should see freedom of expression not as an adversary of security, but as a principle that can enhance the legitimacy of revolutionary governance, and present policy recommendations accordingly. ●​ Solution-oriented advocacy - In relation to freedom of expression, civil society and media organisations should not limit themselves to opposing authorities alone. Instead, they should also propose constructive alternatives. For example, media actors could develop reporting guidelines on military-related coverage and negotiate with authorities. ●​ To systematically document violations on the ground - Although freedom of expression is legally recognised, violations in practice should be documented by region and type. Such documentation can help build an evidence base to support policy advocacy efforts. 39