Suu Kyi to make final court appearance
July 24, 2009 (DVB), Lawyers of Aung San Suu Kyi were yesterday granted permission to meet with her and discuss their statement prior to today's final appearance in court. A[…]
Yettaw acted alone, says lawyer
June 2, 2009 (AFP), A US man who swam to the home of Aung San Suu Kyi was not paid by or taking orders from any outside organisation, his lawyer[…]
Burma state media gives first reports on Suu Kyi
May 19, 2009 (AFP), Burma’s tightly controlled state media has reported on the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time, giving a rare mention of the imprisoned[…]
Prosecutor makes some concessions on Suu Kyi
May 19, 2009 (DVB), The first witness called in the prosecution of Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday acknowledged that she had not violated a condition under which she is forbidden[…]
UN envoy delivers message to Burma junta
May 19, 2009 (DVB), The United Nations envoy to Burma has said that the international community, including the UN, should step up pressure on the regime to ensure unwarranted charges[…]
Burma government ‘responsible’ for Yettaw incident
May 18, 2009 (DVB), A renowned former Burmese political prisoner has pinned the blame for the United States' citizen who entered Aung San Suu Kyi's compound on 4 May squarely[…]
Suu Kyi’s doctor released
May 17, 2009 (DVB), Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's physician, Dr Tin Myo Win, who was arrested by government authorities on 7 May, was released yesterday, according to[…]
Suu Kyi to face charges related to ‘swimmer’
May 14, 2009 (DVB), Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been ordered to appear in court this morning to face charges related to the US citizen who broke[…]
Doctor detained after visiting ill Suu Kyi
May 11, 2009 (DVB), Imprisoned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's doctor has been detained after visiting Suu Kyi, who is reportedly in poor health following the arrest of an[…]
Opposition party concerned for Suu Kyi’s safety
May 8, 2009 (DVB), The spokesperson of opposition party National League for Democracy has spoken of his concern for imprisoned NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi's safety following news of[…]
Rangoon municipality removes CCTV cameras
Jan 14, 2008 (DVB), Closed circuit television cameras installed at busy traffic junctions in Rangoon have now been removed by the city authorities due to high maintenance costs, said sources.[…]
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U Bein Bridge feels the strains of age
Built around 1850, the world’s longest teak bridge is straining under the effects of age and a lack of regulation to protect it.
With all deliberate delay
Francis WadeJuly 31, 2009 (DVB), A collective, but all-too familiar, sigh accompanied the announcement this morning that the verdict in Burma’s trial of Aung San Suu Kyi has been postponed[…]
With all deliberate delay
Francis WadeJuly 31, 2009 (DVB), A collective, but all-too familiar, sigh accompanied the announcement this morning that the verdict in Burma’s trial of Aung San Suu Kyi has been postponed[…]
Security ‘didn’t stop’ Yettaw visit
May 28, 2009 (DVB), Soldiers guarding Aung San Suu Kyi's house knew of John Yettaw entering the compound earlier this month and did little to prevent it, Yettaw told the[…]
Suu Kyi and US citizen charged
May 14, 2009 (DVB), Charges have been brought against opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi relating to her contact with the US citizen who last week spent two nights in[…]
US embassy still denied access to ‘swimmer’
May 13, 2009 (DVB), The US Embassy in Rangoon is yet to meet the man arrested last week after allegedly entering imprisoned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's compound, although[…]
Suu Kyi’s doctor reportedly facing charges
May 12, 2009 (DVB), The health of imprisoned Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is said to be improving following news of illness, although unconfirmed reports claim her doctor[…]
