Accounts from torture victims, US-trained intelligence officers and a bugged anti-drugs officer illuminate the dark and secretive role of the Agency in Burma
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‘In an age of intolerance, solidarity inspires’
I urge every Christian and every Buddhist to speak out for all the people of Burma, including the Rohingya, who desperately need a voice
Indonesia says US sanctions hurting Burmese citizens
June 9, 2009 (DVB), The Indonesian foreign minister said during a speech in the United States yesterday that US sanctions on Burma are causing hardship to its people, while expressing concern at the lack of democratic progress in Burma. Speaking at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace organization, Hassan Wirajuda called for the release of …
The role of the media in Burma's transition to democracy
Htet Aung KyawFeb 20, 2009 (DVB), In much of Europe, the US, Australia and Japan, media workers are safe and sound. But in Burma, while the military junta is still in power, it is very difficult and dangerous work. One foreign journalist was killed in the 2007 Saffron Revolution while some citizen journalists are still …
The role of the media in Burma's transition to democracy
Htet Aung KyawFeb 20, 2009 (DVB), In much of Europe, the US, Australia and Japan, media workers are safe and sound. But in Burma, while the military junta is still in power, it is very difficult and dangerous work. One foreign journalist was killed in the 2007 Saffron Revolution while some citizen journalists are still …
Activists say Burma junta behaving lawlessly
Nov 12, 2008 (DVB)-Recent sentencing of activists to 65 years in prison highlights lawlessness and dearth of justice in Burma, insisted their relatives and pro-democracy activists. 14 members of 88 generation students including Ko Min Zayya, Ma Mie Mie, Ma Nilar Thein, Ko Jimmy, Ko Than Tin, Ko Pandate Htun, Ma Cho Cho Myint were …