Jul 10, 2008 (DVB), An article on the arrest of the well-known business tycoon Maung Weik and six others on drug charges has been published in the Rangoon-based Myanmar Times.…
Day: July 9, 2008
Censor and editor give evidence at poet's trial
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), Poet Saw Wai appeared at Insein prison court yesterday for the third time defending himself against accusations of violating section 505(b) of the penal code, according…
Blogger Nay Phone Latt appears in court
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), Blogger Nay Phone Latt appeared before Insein prison court for the first time yesterday where he heard three charges against him, including causing public alarm, his…
Red and black items confiscated from inmates
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), Family members of political prisoners in Insein prison said prison authorities have been searching the detainees' cells for red and black items and returning them to…
World Bank will not support junta, says NLD
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), The World Bank does not have any plans to provide the military regime in Burma with financial assistance, according to Dr Win Naing, a member of…
88 generation student leaders still in poor health
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), Families of 88 generation student leaders currently being held in Insein prison are growing increasingly concerned about the deteriorating health of their relatives in detention. Ko…