Fighting Peacock banned from elections
Government warns that potent symbol used by armed opposition groups cannot be mimicked by parties registering for elections in Burma this year
Iconic 1988 student leader ‘very ill’
Nov 25, 2009 (DVB), The imprisoned leader of the 88 Generation Students activist group, instrumental in the infamous 1988 uprising in Burma, is in need of immediate medical assistance, his[…]
Imprisoned student leader awarded human rights prize
Apr 24, 2009 (DVB), The imprisoned leader of the student group that incited the 2007 monk-led protests in Burma has been awarded a prize by a South Korean foundation for[…]
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‘Non-political’ group to assess sanctions
Apr 8, 2009 (DVB), A self-proclaimed non-partisan group in Burma has announced plans to examine the effects of sanctions on Burmese citizens and present their findings to the United States[…]
Government must reform to lift sanctions
Apr 7, 2009 (DVB), A letter sent to the Burmese government has blamed the country's leaders for the sanctions imposed on Burma, and spoke of the need for governmental reform[…]
Beware the Ides of March: Burma’s culture of violence
Pascal Khoo-ThweMar 20, 2009 (DVB), Historically, March is the month of violence in Burma. Over the course of almost half a century, March has repeatedly stood out as a bloody[…]
Beware the Ides of March: Burma’s culture of violence
Pascal Khoo-ThweMar 20, 2009 (DVB), Historically, March is the month of violence in Burma. Over the course of almost half a century, March has repeatedly stood out as a bloody[…]
888,888 political prisoner campaign launches today
Mar 13, 2009 (DVB), A global signature campaign calling for the release of political prisoners has been launched today, on Burma Human Rights Day, with the support of 166 exiled[…]
Win Tin celebrates first birthday as a free man in 20 years
Mar 12, 2009 (DVB), Recently released National League for Democracy leader Win Tin is celebrating his birthday today for the first time as a free man in 20 years. Win[…]
Imprisoned students’ leader in declining health
Mar 4, 2009 (DVB), The sister of 88 generation students’ leader, Min Ko Naing, who is currently imprisoned in Kengtung jail in eastern Burma, has said he has been suffering[…]
88 Generation members transferred to remote prisons
Feb 9, 2009 (DVB), The 13 remaining 88 Generation Students group members who were being held in Insein prison in Rangoon have been transferred to remote regions away from their[…]
88 generation leader's brother sent to work camp
Jan 7, 2009 (DVB), Zaw Naing Htway, the brother of detained 88 generation student leader Kyaw Kyaw Htway, has been sent to a prison work camp in Taung-ngu, Bago division,[…]
Nilar Thein asks to be imprisoned with family
Dec 12, 2008 (DVB), Prominent 88 generation student member Nilar Thein, who is currently serving a 65-year sentence in Thayet prison, has asked permission to be held in a jail[…]
Min Ko Naing's health suffers in Keng Tung
Dec 11, 2008 (DVB), The health of 88 generation student leader Min Ko Naing has deteriorated since his transfer to Keng Tung prison, according to his older sister Kyi Kyi[…]
Ko Ko Gyi transferred to Mai Sat prison
Nov 21, 2008 (DVB), Detained 88 Generation Student leader Ko Ko Gyi has been transferred for the second time since his 65-year sentence was passed earlier this month. Ko Ko[…]
88 generation leaders transferred to remote prisons
Nov 17, 2008 (DVB), Nine leading members of the 88 Generation Students groups who were sentenced to 65 years' imprisonment last week have been transferred from Insein prison to remote[…]
Two 88 Generation Students jailed for three years
Oct 20, 2008 (DVB), Two members of the 88 Generation Students group have each been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for illegally trading in foreign currency, according to their lawyer[…]
88 Generation leaders' families barred from hearings
Oct 7, 2008 (DVB), Khin Maung Shein, the central court lawyer who represents Min Ko Naing and other 88 Generation Student leaders, said his clients have called for their families[…]
88 Student members appear in court
Oct 7, 2008 (DVB), Prominent 88 Generation Student member Nilar Thein and other group members attended a hearing in Insein prison’s special court yesterday, according to a source from the[…]
Argument breaks out at 88 Students' court hearing
Oct 1, 2008 (DVB), An argument broke out in court yesterday at a hearing for members of the 88 Generation Students group over the use of the term defendants when[…]
Authorities arrest relatives of activists
Sep 15, 2008 (DVB), Friends and relatives of high-profile monk U Gambira and the mother of 88 Generation Student leader Ko Ant Bwe Kyaw have been arrested over the past[…]
88 Generation leader Nilar Thein arrested
Sep 11, 2008 (DVB), Nilar Thein, one of the leaders of the 88 Generation Students group who had been in hiding from government authorities since last year, was arrested last[…]
Legal proceedings underway for monks and activists
Aug 29, 2008 (DVB), Prominent monk U Gambira, a fellow monk from Mandalay and comedian Zarganar were due to appear in court yesterday as legal proceedings continued against activists, according[…]
88 Student leaders appear in court
Aug 28, 2008 (DVB), Min Ko Naing, Ko Mya Aye and other 88 generation student leaders appeared yesterday for the first time at a court hearing at Insein prison’s special[…]
88 Generation leaders mark 1 year in detention
Aug 20, 2008 (DVB), It is approaching a year since 88 Generation Student group leaders including Min Ko Naing were arrested after staging a peaceful march against hikes in fuel[…]
88 generation student leaders still in poor health
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), Families of 88 generation student leaders currently being held in Insein prison are growing increasingly concerned about the deteriorating health of their relatives in detention. Ko[…]
88 Generation Student's health deteriorates
Jul 3, 2008 (DVB), The health of 88 Generation Students group member Myo Yan Naung Thein has got progressively worse in Insein prison, a close friend of his family told[…]
Min Ko Naing still denied medical treatment
Jun 25, 2008 (DVB), The health of prominent 88 Generation Student leader Min Ko Naing is suffering in prison due to the authorities' refusal to grant him proper medical access,[…]
Burmese authorities arrest three political activists
Jun 18, 2008 (DVB)-Three members of the 88 Generation Students group who are helping the victims of Cyclone Nargis were arrested by the authorities last Friday 13 June. According to[…]
Monks and students reject junta's constitution
Jun 5, 2008 (DVB), The All-Burmese Monks' Alliance, 88 Generation Students and All Burma Federation of Student Unions issued a joint statement yesterday rejecting the state constitution adopted by the[…]
