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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Letpadan activists face solitary confinement
Seven activists incarcerated at Tharawaddy prison have been placed in solitary confinement as punishment for bringing in prohibited items.
Solo demonstrator sentenced for Tharawaddy protest
A solo demonstrator demanding the release of student activists has been sentenced to two years in prison for sedition.
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Letpadan activist rushed to hospital after second collapse in court
A student collapsed in court on Tuesday whilst attending a hearing for Letpadan education protestors at Tharawaddy township court.
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Bush honours Phyo Phyo Aung at graduation ceremony
Classmates from a Bush Institute education program celebrated their graduation yesterday, honouring absent Burmese student activist Phyo Phyo Aung.
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Family visits banned for Letpadan activists
35 activists have been banned from receiving prison visits amid allegations of family members smuggling prohibited items to their loved ones in jail.
Phyo Phyo Aung wins Citizen of Burma Award
Activist Phyo Phyo Aung has taken the 2015 Citizen of Burma Award, with special awards also going to Dr Nanda Win and Zaw Zaw for their respective projects.
Organisers of pro-student prayer protest charged
Activists in Meikhtila who organised a prayer protest calling for non-violence to be shown towards education activists have been charged by local police.
