Democratising the public space in Burma
Aye Thein argues that the NLD government is taking a sledgehammer approach to the issue of freedom of assembly in Burma.
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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.
Farmers hold massive march in Mandalay over land grab
Around 1,500 farmers from Mandalay Division marched through Pyin Oo Lwin demanding the return of 300,000 acres of farmland allegedly confiscated by the government and private companies.
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Journalists rally to free jailed colleague
Burma’s reporters took to the streets of two cities on Friday to rally support for greater press freedom. About 100 demonstrators amassed in Prome, Pegu Division, while dozens gathered in Mon State capital Moulmein.
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Protest leaders sentenced to 3 months in prison
Activists Nay Myo Zin and Win Cho have been sentenced to three months imprisonment for leading a protest calling for farmers’ rights.
88 Generation demonstrators may face charges
Four demonstrators are likely to face charges from Pakokku Township Police for staging an unauthorised protest demanding constitutional reform.
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Moehti Moemi miners bring protest to Rangoon
Miners from the Moehti Moemi gold mine protest against an order evicting them from a monastery they were staying in, after they were kicked out of the mine compound.
Court date set for prominent ex-political prisoner
A 4 March court date awaits prominent military-man turned charity-worker Nay Myo Zin. His latest charge comes as a result of an unregistered protest held in the streets of Rangoon in January.
Pegu farmers injured in police crackdown
Three farmers are injured in Pegu where police broke up a protest site of about 100 locals who had been demanding the return of farmland they say was confiscated by the army in 2000.
Permit denied for journalists seeking justice for Ma Khine
A bid by journalists and activists in Mandalay for permission to protest against the detention of reporter Naw Khine Khine Aye Cho was rejected by local police on Sunday.
Protesting the protest law
Up to seven protesters demonstrating against the protest law have been charged for protesting illegally.
Latpadaung protestor hit with charges for demonstrating without permission
Authorities in Sagaing division’s Monywa charged protest organiser Naw Ohn Hla for demonstrating without permission after she was arrested earlier this week
Protest organisers headed to court after demonstrating without permission
Two Arakanese protestors from western Burma’s Sittwe, who organised a massive rally in March slamming a proposed plan to resettle displaced Rohingya, are set to appear in court on 5[…]
Burma slams gold miners for protesting without permit
The four gold miners who were assaulted and arrested during a march to Naypyidaw last month have been hit with additional charges for protesting without permission
