Health fears for online activist denied bail
The defence team say Patrick Kum Jaa Lee is suffering from asthma attacks in prison, where he has been held for over a month.
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Activists should unite, says Khin Ma Ma Myo
Khin Ma Ma Myo discusses politics in Burma, and the military’s continued control over the ministries of defence, home affairs and border security.
Female activists sentenced for prayer session in Mandalay
Three leading political activists in Mandalay have each been sentenced to four months in prison for staging a peaceful protest without permission in March.
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Rebel soldier to gay rights warrior
A documentary film screening in Thailand tells the story of a passionate human rights activist and proud gay man, and his fight for equality and democracy.
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Activists seek bail at Tharawaddy court hearing
Around 70 activists appeared in Tharawaddy district court on 16 June for their seventh hearing.
Education Lead Story News Protest
Doors closed on education protest showcase
A Rangoon photography exhibition displaying pictures of this year’s education protests has been cut short.
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Human rights in Burma ‘a car crash’
2014 was marked by persecution of minorities, internal displacement and erosion of already limited freedoms.
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Min Ko Naing: Media not impartial
Generation 88 leader tells audience that the media should not smear democracy activists in the name of impartiality.
Monywa students protest Education Bill
Students from Monywa University in Sagaing Division on Wednesday launched a campaign opposing the National Education Bill.
The power of protest: Nay Myo Zin
DVB spoke with prominent activist and former Burmese army captain, Nay Myo Zin, this week about participating in peaceful protests and how it can lead to clashes with the government.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Rohingya
Two activists and an advocacy group receive international awards
A Rohingya activist, a Mon activist and a women’s rights advocacy group were the recipients of awards from N-Peace Network.
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Su Su Nway charged in Mandalay for protesting without permission
Police authorities in Pyin Oo Lwin pressed charges against labour activist Su Su Nway for organising a massive protest with getting permission.
Farmers hold massive march in Mandalay over land grab
Around 1,500 farmers from Mandalay Division marched through Pyin Oo Lwin demanding the return of 300,000 acres of farmland allegedly confiscated by the government and private companies.
Leading political activist shows his artistic side
Art lovers in Rangoon were treated to a solo exhibition by leading political activist Min Ko Naing on Wednesday
Vigil to be held for deceased political prisoners
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners-Burma is planning an event in Rangoon on 2 January to commemorate and honour political activists who have died behind the bars.
The face of defiance
DVB explores the life of one of Burma’s leading political activists, Naw Ohn Hla.
Activists slam Thein Sein’s visit to Britain
Activists from global campaign group Avaaz erect a ‘graveyard’ outside the British parliament to warn David Cameron against Burma becoming another Rwanda as the Prime Minister welcomes President Thein Sein[…]
Burmese labour activist sued for ‘cursing’ at NLD
A labour rights activist defended himself in court on Tuesday, after a local chairman from the National League for Democracy sued him for “cursing” at members during a party meeting
Parliament to decide on protest bill
Home Affairs Minister submits bill that MPs claim will enshrine into law tight restrictions regarding the right to protest in Burma
Activists target president with campaign
Ex-Union Democratic Party chairman to lead petition campaign demanding that Thein Sein release political prisoners and allow exiles to return
