Myanmar government announced the abolition of censorship of private publications on Monday.

Government officials left a statement on their website.

"All publications in Myanmar are exempt from the scrutiny of press scrutiny and Registration Department."

Things have been looking up for the Asian country after President Thein Sein promised to better the country's economy.

"We won't be as free as the Phillipine press or the Thai press," said Editor Thiha Saw. "But we will be much more liberal than Cambodia, Vietnam, or Singapore."

The censorship lasted for over 40 years.

Amnesty International will hold a concert tribute for Nobel Peace Winner Aung San Suu Kyi in Dublin.

Concert Organizer Bill Shipley said, "Her courage and leadership have been a source of inspiration not only to people in Ireland but all those who value democracy, freedom of speech and an end to military rule."

The concert, Electric Burma, will feature big time artists, like Lupe Fiasco, Jack Gleeson, and Riverdance.

The legendary Bono will present the Ambassador of Conscience Award to Kyi on June 18.

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