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.
We firmly believe there should be no ‘double jeopardy’,” said Dr. Arkar Moe Thu, the chairperson of Dagon University Teachers Union.
Education Lead Story Mandalay Division News
The four students were detained for staging a protest against what they called “military-style oppression” within Burma’s education system.
“As the country is moving towards a federal union, we aim to include ethnic students.”
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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 jailed during protests last year say Burma’s ambassador to the UN should be ashamed of himself for calling them “criminals”.
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[…]
Education Lead Story News Video
Student activists gathered at Rangoon University on Tuesday, solemn in their remembrance for the victims of a 1962 army-led massacre at Rangoon University.
Education Interview Lead Story Video
‘Where to from here for Burma’s education reform movement?’
Education Lead Story News Protest
CDEM’s Aung Nay Paing vows to reignite education law protests following a parliamentary decision to amend the law without incorporating students’ changes.
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.
Activists in Meikhtila who organised a prayer protest calling for non-violence to be shown towards education activists have been charged by local police.
DVB Debate Lead Story News Video
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.
Education Lead Story News Protest
Burmese students and activists take to the streets again, calling for the release of fellow protestors and denouncing the watered-down amendments bill.
Education Lead Story News Pegu Division
Activists say that the government is reneging on its previous commitment of non-prosecution, and assurances are issued as to the health of detainees.
Education Lead Story News Parliament
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.
Lead Story News Politics Video
Large numbers of protestors are arrested, as an image of confusion and violence in Letpadan emerges.
Police in Letpadan have reacted with force against up to 200 students and their supporters after tensions boiled over at the protest site.
Lead Story News Politics Video
Student negotiators achieved an apparent breakthrough on Tuesday morning, as a deal was proposed to allow them to carry on towards Rangoon.
Education Lead Story News Protest
CDEM members walk out of briefing session on National Education Law, while ABFSU do not attend in protest to treatment of students in Letpadan.
Lead Story News Politics Protest Video
Rallies in support of the Letpadan students have been held in Mandalay and Rangoon, as well as Pakkouku, Monywa and Prome.
Education Lead Story News Pegu Division Protest
A standoff ensues in Pegu Division as student activists pledge to continue marching to Rangoon, while riot police move in to block them.
Education Lead Story News Protest
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.
Education Lead Story News Protest
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.
Education Lead Story News Protest
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
Education Lead Story News Protest
“If our demands are met, we will call off the march right here and now.”
Education Lead Story News Protest
Nationwide protests continue to grow, as negotiations on stalled four-way talks are held between reform groups and education officials.
Education Lead Story News Protest
Student groups around the country ready themselves for renewed protests as they await news from Rangoon.
Education Lead Story Mandalay Division News
Some 100 students marching over 600 km from Mandalay in central Burma to the former capital, Rangoon, arrived in the town of Myingyan on Sunday.
Education Lead Story News Protest
Students continue their protests and are met by officials as they march against the controversial National Education Law.
Land Latpadaung Lead Story Mandalay Division News
More than 500 protestors, led by Buddhist monks, marched through central Mandalay to the Chinese consulate, denouncing the killing of Khin Win.