ABFSU, NNER demand re-admission of expelled student activist
We firmly believe there should be no ‘double jeopardy’,” said Dr. Arkar Moe Thu, the chairperson of Dagon University Teachers Union.
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Education protestors appear in Mandalay court
The four students were detained for staging a protest against what they called “military-style oppression” within Burma’s education system.
ABFSU calls for nationwide student conference
“As the country is moving towards a federal union, we aim to include ethnic students.”
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ABFSU thanks Suu Kyi for securing release of imprisoned students
The statement comes after criticism of a remark from a senior ABFSU member that appeared to deny the government credit for the move.
Student activists decry UN ambassador’s ‘criminal’ label
Student activists jailed during protests last year say Burma’s ambassador to the UN should be ashamed of himself for calling them “criminals”.
Letpadan fugitive arrested in Rangoon
A leading education reform activist, who spent months in hiding, has been arrested by Rangoon police. Linn Htet Naing, also known as “James”, the vice chairman of the All Burma Federation[…]
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Students mark anniversary of Rangoon massacre
Student activists gathered at Rangoon University on Tuesday, solemn in their remembrance for the victims of a 1962 army-led massacre at Rangoon University.
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INTERVIEW: DVB speaks to education reformist Dr Thein Lwin
‘Where to from here for Burma’s education reform movement?’
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Students union leader vows to reignite protests
CDEM’s Aung Nay Paing vows to reignite education law protests following a parliamentary decision to amend the law without incorporating students’ changes.
Tensions boil over as students brought to Tharawaddy court
Close to 70 jailed students were brought to the court for their sixth pre-trail hearing on Tuesday, facing five charges stemming from a March education reform rally which ended in chaos.
Organisers of pro-student prayer protest charged
Activists in Meikhtila who organised a prayer protest calling for non-violence to be shown towards education activists have been charged by local police.
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DVB Debate: After the riots
On this week’s episode of DVB Debate, the panel asks whether the police use of civilian thugs to put down protests can be legally justified.
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Seven arrested as student protests reignite across Burma
Burmese students and activists take to the streets again, calling for the release of fellow protestors and denouncing the watered-down amendments bill.
Fearing the Midnight Knock
In Burma, it is a crime to fail to inform authorities of overnight guests. Authorities exercise sweeping powers to conduct spot inspections or raids to enforce this.
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Students: Authorities are breaking agreement
Activists say that the government is reneging on its previous commitment of non-prosecution, and assurances are issued as to the health of detainees.
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Students pledge to maintain pressure on govt
Burmese student activists vow to keep up the pressure on the government despite a violent crackdown on protests and dozens of arrests.
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Student groups: Who will attend Nat Edu parliament briefing?
After a week of violence and protest, the original issue at the core of the dissent – the National Education Law – is back on the agenda.
Education Lead Story News Pegu Division Protest
Govt vows action against ‘masterminds’ of Letpadan protest
Minister of Information says genuine students and Buddhist monks are to be released, but activists who “masterminded” the protests would face charges.
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VDO: 127 students arrested in Letpadan chaos
Large numbers of protestors are arrested, as an image of confusion and violence in Letpadan emerges.
Police lash out at students in Letpadan
Police in Letpadan have reacted with force against up to 200 students and their supporters after tensions boiled over at the protest site.
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VDO: Letpadan police table Rangoon deal
Student negotiators achieved an apparent breakthrough on Tuesday morning, as a deal was proposed to allow them to carry on towards Rangoon.
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Students boycott parliament briefing
CDEM members walk out of briefing session on National Education Law, while ABFSU do not attend in protest to treatment of students in Letpadan.
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Letpadan tension sparks return to nationwide education protests
Rallies in support of the Letpadan students have been held in Mandalay and Rangoon, as well as Pakkouku, Monywa and Prome.
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Student protests: Police deploy water cannons at Letpadan
A standoff ensues in Pegu Division as student activists pledge to continue marching to Rangoon, while riot police move in to block them.
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Students union sets 28 Feb deadline for amending law
The ABFSU has laid down a 28 February deadline for Burma’s parliament to approve a list of proposed amendments to the National Education Law.
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All student protests temporarily suspended
Student demonstrators who are marching to Rangoon from Mandalay have announced that they will take a ten-day break from their march during the school exam period.
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Nat Ed changes approved: students warned off Rangoon
After the government approves amendment bill, students are resolute in the face of minister’s threats of ‘deep water’ if they continue march to Rangoon
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Student protests: apparent breakthrough reached in Rangoon
“If our demands are met, we will call off the march right here and now.”
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Student protests: Thein Lwin suspended by NLD
Nationwide protests continue to grow, as negotiations on stalled four-way talks are held between reform groups and education officials.
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Students ready for fresh wave of protests
Student groups around the country ready themselves for renewed protests as they await news from Rangoon.
