Dec 31, 2008 (DVB), The second in a series of talks for National League for Democracy youth members was held at the party headquarters yesterday and focused on freedom and…
Month: December 2008
Water shortage in cyclone-hit areas
Dec 31, 2008 (DVB), The parts of Burma's delta region worst hit by Cyclone Nargis in May are facing a shortage of clean water due to delays in cleaning up…
Nine NLD youth members arrested
Dec 30, 2008 (DVB), Nine National League for Democracy youth members were arrested at around 3pm today as they took part in a peaceful march following a talk at the…
Restrictions stepped up against Win Tin
Dec 30, 2008 (DVB), Authorities in Rangoon have been stepping up restrictions on the movements of veteran journalist and senior National League for Democracy member Win Tin in an effort…
Artists pay homage to veteran cartoonists
Dec 30, 2008 (DVB), Cartoonists, artists and literary figures from across Burma paid homage to three elderly cartoonists at the home of Pe Thein, one of the three, in Rangoon’s…
Farmers struggle to repay loans
Dec 30, 2008 (DVB), Many Burmese farmers are facing difficulties repaying agricultural loans which they took out at the onset of monsoon due to the drop in rice prices and…