For Gambira, another long-awaited release
The former monk Ashin Gambira, a leading figure in the 2007 Saffron Revolution, stepped out of prison today after serving what will hopefully be his last sentence.
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Gambira released as trespassing charges dropped
Gambira, one of the leaders of the 2007 Saffron Revolution, has been released from prison today after charges against him for alleged offenses committed in 2012 are dropped.
More charges heaped on Gambira
“I am sad as all this is happening just when I was due to be released,” said Gambira, speaking at the Thanlyin township court on Thursday.
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Gambira faces extended term in prison
The fresh charges against the former monk come just three days before his due date for release, after serving a six-month sentence on an immigration charge.
Veteran human rights defender sees major reforms ahead
On 17 January, lawyer Robert Sann Aung was sitting in his office in downtown Rangoon listening to Voice of America‘s Burmese-language broadcast when he heard a report that Gambira, one[…]
Lacking support, Burma’s mental health patients suffer in silence
Mental health patients—many of them victims of junta-era repression—suffer in silence due to cultural stigma and a lack of psychological health care.
Gambira indicted on immigration charge
Ashin Gambira, one of Burma’s most well-known dissidents, has been formally indicted at a Mandalay court six weeks after his arrest.
Gambira denied bail at first hearing
During the first hearing, Robert San Aung tried to get bail for his client on health grounds, as there is no proper psychiatric healthcare in prison, but the request was refused by the judge.
52 political prisoners freed in amnesty
The release, which included several high-profile prisoners of conscience, comes after recent pressure on the Burmese government from the United States, as well as rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.
Burma re-arrests Saffron Revolution leader Gambira
Burma has arrested a former monk and leader of a 2007 uprising on grounds of illegally crossing the border, spotlighting the issue of political prisoners.
Migrants hold vigil for Hannah and David
A vigil was held by Burmese migrants in Thailand for two murdered British tourists.
Renowned former monk released on bail
Prominent dissident Nyi Nyi Lwin, who spearheaded the monk-led protests in 2007, was released on bail Monday after being arrested by police earlier this month.
Former monk Gambira arrested for trespassing, vandalism
One of Burma’s most well known dissidents Ashin Gambira was arrested in Rangoon over the weekend on ‘squatting charges’ for entering a monastery that officials closed following the military crackdown in 2007
Political prisoners put in solitary confinement
June 15, 2009 (DVB), Five political prisoners in Burma's Insein prison have been put in solitary confinement after prison authorities suspected them of planning to demonstrate against the trial of[…]
Imprisoned monks’ leader sends message of solidarity
Mar 16, 2009 (DVB), The imprisoned All-Burma Monks Alliance leader, U Gambira, has passed on a message of support to human rights and democracy activists in Burma to keep fighting[…]
Brother-in-law of ABMA leader sentenced to five years’ hard labour
Mar 13, 2009 (DVB), The brother-in-law of All-Burma Monks Alliance leader U Gambira has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour under immigration laws, said his wife. Moe[…]
U Gambira transferred to Khandee prison
Jan 22, 2009 (DVB), Imprisoned monk leader U Gambira has been transferred to the remote Khandee prison in Sagaing division, according to his sister Khin Thu Htay. The All Burmese[…]
U Gambira reportedly on hunger strike
Jan 19, 2009 (DVB), The family of high-profile monk activist U Gambira, who is being detained in Mandalay prison, said they had heard reports the monk had been staging a[…]
Junta continues crackdown on activists
Nov 20, 2008 (DVB), High-profile monk leader U Gambira has been sentenced to 27 years' imprisonment, the latest in a number of activists to be given long-term sentences this month.[…]
U Gambira and Zarganar dismiss lawyer
Oct 21, 2008 (DVB), The lawyer for prominent detainees Zarganar and U Gambira has said that his clients are to dismiss him in protest at the way the authorities have[…]
Lawyer Aung Thein withdraws representation
Oct 2, 2008 (DVB), Prominent lawyer U Aung Thein has said he is to stop representing clients such as U Gambira and other activists in protest at the court's refusal[…]
Legal group calls for an end to forcible disrobing of monks
Sep 3, 2008 (DVB), The Burma Lawyers' Council has demanded that the junta abolish state law 20/90 on religious organisations and stop the practice of forcibly disrobing monks and trying[…]
U Gambira raises monks' issues with UN rights envoy
Aug 14, 2008 (DVB), All-Burmese Monks' Alliance leader U Gambira raised the issue of the imprisonment and disrobing of monks by the Burmese regime in a meeting with United Nations[…]
Detained monks to be given lay identity cards
Apr 9, 2008 (DVB), Monks detained in Insein prison are being issued with lay identity cards in preparation for the May referendum, high-profile monk U Gambira told his sister during[…]
Insein prison inmates join metta chanting campaign
Mar 25. 2008 (DVB), A metta chanting campaign initiated by All-Burmese Monks Alliance leader U Gambira at Insein prison has been spreading to other prison wards, the monk's sister said.[…]
U Gambira held in solitary confinement
Mar 18, 2008 (DVB), All-Burmese Monks Alliance leader U Gambira has been put in solitary confinement in Insein prison, where he is currently being held, according to family members. U[…]
U Gambira faces new charges
Feb 20, 2008 (DVB), U Gambira, the leader of the All-Burmese Monks Alliance who was detained in November for his role in public demonstrations last year, has been charged with[…]
U Gambira's hearing postponed
Feb 6, 2008 (DVB), All-Burmese Monks Alliance leader U Gambira, who has been detained since 4 November for his role in instigating monk-led protests in September last year, has had[…]
U Gambira charged under Unlawful Associations Act
Jan 30, 2008 (DVB), U Gambira, the leader of the All-Burmese Monks Alliance who is currently being held in Insein prison, has been charged under the Unlawful Associations Act, according[…]
