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.
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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.
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Release all 91 political prisoners, says Amnesty
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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Prison takes its toll on veteran activist
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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2015 election: Ko Ko Gyi will run, Min Ko Naing won’t
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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Political prisoners need health care too
Doctors are obliged to maintain professional ethnics. The health of our political prisoners is an emergency, and we cannot wait.
Release political prisoners ahead of election, urges NGO
The Former Political Prisoners’ Society plan to send a letter to President Thein Sein demanding the release of all political prisoners before the election.
Activist to serve over 13 years behind bars
Kyauktada Township court became the twelfth to sentence Htin Kyaw in relation to a single protest he staged in May.
Leading political activist shows his artistic side
Art lovers in Rangoon were treated to a solo exhibition by leading political activist Min Ko Naing on Wednesday
Seventh-day memorials honour Win Tin
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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Paying tribute to a Burmese legend
Thousands of people pay their final respects at the funeral of democracy champion, Win Tin, on Wednesday.
The naked truth of Myanmar, a portrait of U Win Tin
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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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.
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.
Political prisoners walk free
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[…]
Former political prisoners struggle to find work
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 slate prisoner amnesty ahead of Thein Sein’s US trip
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
“Prisoners are being used as political tools” – Zaw Moe
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[…]
Political prisoner accused of new year bombing dies
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
Burma prison art tells story of repression
Painted on scraps of clothing with carved soap, cigarette lighters and even syringes, Htein Lin’s artworks were his lifeline during years in Burma’s jails — and the spark for an extraordinary love story
Rapper embraces role as representative
Once known as a rebel rapper with a penchant for electric guitars and dragon tattoos, Zayar Thaw now aims to be an agent of change as a parliamentarian
Group calls for prisoner release, slams by-elections
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
Ex-army captain facing ‘T-shirt’ charge
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
Freed activist tells of prison abuse
National League for Democracy member to file complaint to human rights body alleging physical abuse at the hands of prison officials
Hso Ten undergoing medical checks
Shan leader released early from 106-year prison sentence awaiting doctor’s permission before returning to his home in Lashio
Zarganar freed as Burma amnesty begins
Comedian Zarganar expected to be flown home from Myitkyina jail shortly as he becomes one of the first freed in a prisoner amnesty
Family pleads for release of ailing prisoner
Family of gravely ill political prisoner plead for his release before he dies so he can see his family and taste freedom again
NUP urges rule of law and prisoner release
The National Unity Party’s Han Shwe has called for adherence to the rule of law and the release of political prisoners
Political prisoner denied urgent treatment
Min Aung refused medical help for heart disease for nearly one year as Thailand-based group warns of deliberate maltreatment
Few political prisoners released in amnesty
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[…]
