Wife of politically-active poet arrested
Oct 9, 2007 (DVB), Mandalay security forces arrested the wife of a politically-active poet on 1 October after failing to arrest her husband, said sources close to the family. Nyein[…]
Two detainees die in custody
Oct 8, 2007 (DVB), Two unknown youths arrested during last month's protests have died in detention after being beaten by soldiers, according to a former detainee. The former detainee, who[…]
Detainees transferred to unknown locations
Oct 8, 2007 (DVB), A number of monks and civilians detained at the Government Technology College compound in Insein township have been transferred to unknown locations by authorities, said witnesses.[…]
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Australian government rejects Burmese ambassador
Oct 4, 2007 (DVB), The Australian government has refused the appointment of a Burmese general as ambassador to Australia because of the brutality of the military regime. The decision to[…]
Protests continue in Rangoon amid ongoing crackdowns
Sep 28, 2007 (DVB), Soldiers have used slingshots to disperse demonstrations in Rangoon today, which have been less organised than on previous days. Chants from the protestors have taken on[…]
