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    Tagged: activism

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    Health fears for online activist denied bail

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    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.

    Lead Story News Protest

    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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    LGBTIQ and human rights activist Aung Myo Min at the Chiang Mai screening of 'This Kind of Love'. (PHOTO: DVB).

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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.

    Activists appear at the Tharawaddy courthouse for their seventh hearing on Tuesday. (PHOTO: DVB)

    Education Lead Story News Protest

    Activists seek bail at Tharawaddy court hearing

    Around 70 activists appeared in Tharawaddy district court on 16 June for their seventh hearing.

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    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.

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    Monywa students protest Education Bill

    Students from Monywa University in Sagaing Division on Wednesday launched a campaign opposing the National Education Bill.

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    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.

    Land Lead Story Mandalay Division News

    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 video

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    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 video

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    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

    Lead Story News Politics

    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.

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    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 video

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    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[…]

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    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

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    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

    News Politics

    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

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