President’s advisor tells Thai media that former junta strongman ‘doesn’t want to be involved’ in Thein Sein’s pseudo-civilian government
Month: February 2012
Villagers on trial for resisting relocation
20 families in township close to Burma’s capital in court after refusing to relocate to make way for government-run gem project
Attempt to ban Suu Kyi from polls rejected
Election body dismisses attempt by candidate running in same constituency as Suu Kyi to ban her from April by-election
Deportation threat for 1m Burma migrants
Deadline for Thailand verification extended but rights groups warn many migrants may not make it, with stateless at most risk
Tension eases in DKBA arms dispute
Government officials mediate in talks between Democratic Karen Buddhist Army and Naypyidaw-backed militia to end hostilities
Teenager ‘tortured, forced into sex trade’
International Labour Organisation receives case of 17-year-old girl forced by aunt to sleep with up to 10 clients each day