Oct 30, 2009 (DVB), Around 20 journalists and entertainers have been arrested in the past month while many more have gone into hiding, a reporter at a Rangoon-based news journal…
Month: October 2009
Refugee swell sparks clinic funding crisis
Oct 30, 2009 (DVB), Increasing numbers of refugees crossing from Burma into Thailand have placed extra strain on a border clinic that treats thousands of Burmese each year, the director…
Security threats in eastern Burma 'increasing'
Oct 30, 2009 (DVB), The fallout from conflict in eastern Burma is likely to deteriorate in the coming year as greater militarization causes further unrest in the region, an aid…
Burmese satirists could face death sentence
Oct 30, 2009 (DVB), Comedians and performers who poke fun at Burma's ruling junta could face the death sentence, an article written by Burmese police has warned. Performances which could…
Japan 'should protect' Burmese Rohingya
Oct 29, 2009 (DVB), The Japanese government's lack of protection for Burmese Rohingya seeking asylum in Japan is sending the wrong message to the Burmese regime, human rights organisations have…
What lies beneath
Francis WadeOct 29, 2009 (DVB), As the most senior level US delegation to visit Burma in decades is soon to touch down, it is worth reminding ourselves of the myriad…