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Editorial: Justice Must be Done in Par Gyi Case
More must be done to ensure that Burma’s military is held accountable for the atrocities it has committed against ordinary citizens.
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Police in Mon State close Par Gyi case
The lawyer for the widow of Par Gyi, a reporter who was killed in army custody in 2014, said he would try to get the case reopened.
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NLD will put people at the centre of decision making: Ma Thandar
“Culture is something we really need to safeguard, but some traditions that are not in tune with the times should be discarded.”
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Court rules Par Gyi died from ‘unnatural causes’
The journalist’s widow Ma Thandar reported that the judge ruled the victim died of a gunshot wound.
Burmese journalists face restrictions, harassment: Amnesty
Minister Ye Htut dismisses report, saying international critics fail to criticise a general lack of professionalism and standards in the Burmese media.
Fifth civilian court hearing in Par Gyi case
Par Gyi’s widow Ma Thandar tells DVB that she wrote to government bodies complaining about the acquittal of two servicemen by a military court.
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Ma Thandar rejects military court acquittal
Ma Thandar gives testimony in a civilian court hearing as she criticises the acquittal of two soldiers which the government says has constitutional basis.
Soldiers acquitted by military court in Par Gyi case
A lance corporal and a private have been unconditionally released after facing charges in the death of freelance journalist Pay Gyi.
Witness testimony heard in Par Gyi case
Ma Thandar, the reporter’s widow, says she attended this third hearing after being kept in the dark about prior court dates.
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Mandalay activist handed maximum sentence under Article 18
Thein Aung Myint demanded justice after the killing in military custody of journalist Par Gyi. He was sentenced to six months in prison with labour.
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Burma among top ten most censored countries, says CPJ
Politicians still view free press “as a threat that must be contained,” says Shawn Crispin of the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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Suspect’s silence obstructs Par Gyi case
Police investigators say they have been refused access to the key person of interest in legal inquiry into the journalist’s death.
Journey to Justice: The Par Gyi Case (Part Three)
This DVB Documentary follows Ma Thandar, on her journey to justice after the army killing of her husband, freelance journalist Par Gyi.
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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.
Journey to Justice: The Par Gyi Case (part two)
Part two of this DVB Documentary follows Ma Thandar, on her journey to justice after the army killing of her husband, freelance journalist Par Gyi.
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Robert San Aung nominated for peace prize
Renowned lawyer is recognised with shortlisting for international peace prize.
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Journey to Justice: The Par Gyi Case
On part one of this DVB Documentary, Ma Thandar, widow of slain journalist Par Gyi, sets out to Mon State, to uncover the truth about her husband’s killing.
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Burma listed in Top 10 for jailing journalists
“With ten journalists now languishing behind bars, proponents of the country’s supposed democratic progress should wake up and take notice of the authoritarian reality that still governs the country.”
Par Gyi killing: lawyers demand official investigation
The legal team representing the widow of the slain reporter say they plan to petition the Supreme Court to order the Ministry of Home Affairs to launch an official investigation into his death.
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Par Gyi’s widow slams state inquiry into his death
The widow of Burmese journalist Par Gyi, who died while in Burmese army custody last month, has rejected findings from MNHRC report into his death.
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Par Gyi shot to death, but not tortured: MNHRC
MNHRC says Par Gyi died from gunshot wounds to the head, chest, thigh and heel, but there was no evidence of torture. His widow and her lawyer reject the findings.
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Par Gyi laid to rest, but questions remain
DVB speaks exclusively with Sitt Myaing, the chairman of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission, about the investigation into Par Gyi’s untimely death.
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Five gunshot wounds found on Par Gyi’s body
“The doctor said one bullet passed through the chin to the head; two were shot through his back and exited through the chest; one was in his thigh; and one in his ankle,” said Naw Ohn Hla.
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Par Gyi tortured before death
According to eye-witness Nay Myo Zin, the corpse showed signs of torture: a broken jaw, a caved in skull and swelling on the torso indicating broken ribs.
Suu Kyi writes to Par Gyi’s widow
Aung San Suu Kyi has sent a condolence letter to the widow of Par Gyi, a journalist recently killed by the Burmese military while covering armed conflict in Mon State.
Burmese journalists call for govt protection
Burmese journalists take to the streets in Rangoon to mark the UN International Day to End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists.
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Thein Sein orders investigation into Par Gyi’s death
Thein Sein’s office has ordered the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission to conduct an investigation into the death of journalist Par Gyi.
Slain reporter’s widow calls for inquiry
Par Gyi’s widow, Ma Thandar spoke to the press at the ’88 Generation offices on Wednesday.
Par Gyi killing: US calls for investigation
International rights groups have joined domestic voices in condemning the killing of journalist Par Gyi by the Burmese army. The US embassy has called for the govt to investigate.
Demonstrators vent anger over journalist’s killing
Three hundred people gathered in central Rangoon on Sunday to denounce the extrajudicial killing of Par Gyi.
