Four monks facing charges of defaming religion and insubordination to the state monastic council appeared in Burma’s Supreme Court on Thursday.
Month: April 2015
DVB Bulletin: 30 April 2015
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73 political parties eligible for general election
A total of 73 political parties are approved to run in the upcoming general election, with 14 more being considered by the Election Commission.

Think tank warns of election strife
Burma’s upcoming elections may bring violence and other challenges, warns a Belgium-based NGO.

Koh Tao murders: Dr Porntip to examine DNA evidence
Thai court orders DNA samples to be handed over for independent verification at the trial of two Burmese migrants accused of murder and rape.

Education activists appear in Tharawaddy court
“We have been brought before the court many times, but our case is yet to be heard,” said detained student Yan Paing Soe.