Dec 11, 2007 (AFP), US First Lady Laura Bush on Monday called on Burma’s military rulers to free democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the country’s neighbors to…
Day: December 11, 2007
UN's Pinheiro seeks return to Burma
Dec 11, 2007 (AP), The UN’s special investigator on human rights in Burma said Tuesday he wants to return to the country as soon as possible to examine the government’s…
Health fears for detained Shan leaders
Dec 11, 2007 (DVB), Eight Shan leaders who are currently serving long-term prison sentences, including Shan Nationalities League for Democracy secretary Khun Htun Oo, are said to be in poor…
Villagers claim crimes covered up by officials
Dec 11, 2007 (DVB), Taung Twin Gyi township residents are angry that local authorities have ordered police to stop investigating crimes reportedly committed by government supporters following two incidents in…
Forced labour continues on highway project
Dec 11, 2007 (DVB), Government officials in Hakha township, Chin state, have been collecting money from local residents to fund a highway project and forcing those who cannot pay to…