Sept 23, 2009 (DVB), The Burmese government has reportedly clamped down on media coverage in the run-up to next year's elections, according to industry workers who were barred from running…
Day: September 23, 2009
Tricks of the tyrannical trade
Francis WadeSept 23, 2009 (DVB), The Burmese junta's announcement of an amnesty for hundreds of political prisoners should be seen as little more than a facelift, as its prime minister…
Tricks of the tyrannical trade
Francis WadeSept 23, 2009 (DVB), The Burmese junta's announcement of an amnesty for hundreds of political prisoners should be seen as little more than a facelift, as its prime minister…
Child soldier sentenced for deserting
Sept 23, 2009 (DVB), The family of two underage children forcibly recruited into the Burmese army last year have filed a complaint to a UN body after both were punished…
UN chief takes credit for prisoner amnesty
Sept 23, 2009 (DVB), The recent release of more than 120 political prisoners in Burma was down to diplomatic negotiations between the ruling junta and United Nations secretary general Ban…