Human Rights Lead Story News Religion
The UN’s human rights envoy for Burma tells the country’s new, democratically elected government that it should do more to end violence against religious minorities.
Law Lead Story News Religion Rohingya
The European Union has denounced the controversial marriage bill passed by parliament earlier this week, saying it risks undermining the democratic process.
Deputy Immigration Minister Win Myint told parliament that restrictions on white-card holders are in place for their safety, and to protect rule of law.
Lead Story News Parliament Religion
Non-Buddhist men may face two years in prison or a US$1,500 fine, or both, if found to have violated the controversial Marriage Bill, if adopted.
Lead Story News Politics Religion Rohingya
The US State Department reports that government practices show that there exists apparent state-sanctioned religious discrimination and violence throughout the country.
Burma’s premier national-level body for disabled rights is soon to be formed, following a national conference on disability held in Rangoon on 12 June.
DVB Debate Lead Story News Politics Video
Panellists on DVB Debate discuss whether the nationwide ceasefire, which officially commences on 30 march, will be used to legitimise discrimination.
2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics Women's Issues
An Arakanese women’s network organised a demonstration on Friday in front of Rangoon City Hall where protestors held placards demanding the removal of Articles 59(d) and 59(f) from the Burmese constitution.
Culture Features Lead Story Video
Burma’s largest spirit festival has become a rare opportunity for the LGBT community to dress and act freely.
Burma’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) community recently held the second ever Gay Pride festival in Rangoon. For many years, LGBT people have had to hide their identity, fearing[…]
Bo Bo Kyaing is Burma’s first sign language presenter. He interprets the news for DVB’s news channel. Despite the nascent reform process in the country, there is still little being[…]
