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.
Ashin Gambira, one of Burma’s most well-known dissidents, has been formally indicted at a Mandalay court six weeks after his arrest.
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.
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Jailed for religious defamation, New Zealander Phil Blackwood is the sole foreigner on Amnesty International’s list of 91 prisoners of conscience in Burma.
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Eight months into a 13 years and four months prison sentence, veteran activist Htin Kyaw is showing signs of mental strain.
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Leading figures in 88 Generation Peace and Open Society say they will concentrate efforts on helping the NLD win the election.
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Doctors are obliged to maintain professional ethnics. The health of our political prisoners is an emergency, and we cannot wait.
The Former Political Prisoners’ Society plan to send a letter to President Thein Sein demanding the release of all political prisoners before the election.
Kyauktada Township court became the twelfth to sentence Htin Kyaw in relation to a single protest he staged in May.
Art lovers in Rangoon were treated to a solo exhibition by leading political activist Min Ko Naing on Wednesday
Traditional memorials were held all over Burma to honour NLD co-founder Win Tin, one week after he died from kidney failure.
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Thousands of people pay their final respects at the funeral of democracy champion, Win Tin, on Wednesday.
Win Tin, veteran NLD leader, former journalist, and ex-political prisoner, told his extraordinary life story to DVB shortly before he died.
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Activists Nay Myo Zin and Win Cho have been sentenced to three months imprisonment for leading a protest calling for farmers’ rights.
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.
More than 70 political prisoners were released across Burma on Tuesday during the latest presidential amnesty. It follows President Thein Sein’s pledge last week to free all of Burma’s prisoners[…]
Since President Thein Sein came to power in 2011, over nine hundred political prisoners have been released. But many who have been freed are struggling to fit back into society.[…]
Activists have accused the government of playing political games after more than 20 prisoners were released ahead of Thein Sein’s trip to the White House next week
Zaw Moe, a former ABSDF soldier, was released in Tuesday’s amnesty. He feels the government is using prisoners as tools in the political game – and they should be released[…]
Phyo Wai Aung, who was falsely accused of masterminding a grenade attack at the Rangoon Thingyan festival in April 2010, has died at his home early on Friday morning, less than six months after being pardoned
A campaign calling for the release of the remaining political prisoners in Burma has issued a statement saying that by-elections won’t be free or fair as long as justice is ignored
Nay Myo Zin, who was released in January, back in court on charges of receiving t-shirt emblazoned with Suu Kyi’s image whilst in jail
National League for Democracy member to file complaint to human rights body alleging physical abuse at the hands of prison officials
Shan leader released early from 106-year prison sentence awaiting doctor’s permission before returning to his home in Lashio
Family of gravely ill political prisoner plead for his release before he dies so he can see his family and taste freedom again
The National Unity Party’s Han Shwe has called for adherence to the rule of law and the release of political prisoners
Min Aung refused medical help for heart disease for nearly one year as Thailand-based group warns of deliberate maltreatment
Feb 21, 2009 (DVB), Fewer than 20 political prisoners were among the 6313 prisoners who have been released today as part of the Burmese military junta's latest amnesty. Eleven prisoners[…]
Dec 25, 2008 (DVB)-A political prisoner named Maung San committed suicide at Bago jail on 19 December, a source close to the prison said. Maung San, a youth member of[…]