Ko Ni murder: hearing suspended
“The next hearing will be on 5 April, provided the Regional Court returns the files in time.”
Tagged: Robert San Aung
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[…]
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Student activists denied countersue claim, bail
A court hearing took place at Tharawaddy township court on Tuesday for education reform activists detained in a police crackdown in Letpadan, Pegu Division, in March.
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Hearing postponed after activist collapses at court
A hearing for education law protestors in Pegu Division is postponed after a defendant coughs up blood and collapses as he is being brought into court.
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Student protests: 13 denied bail
One activist faints at a pre-trial hearing at Tharawaddy court, allegedly from injuries sustained in the police crackdown in Letpadan on 10 March.
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Students’ trial moved to Tharawaddy prison
Seventy education reform activists appeared in Letpadan court on Thursday for their third-pre trial hearing.
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‘Determined to continue our struggle’: Letpadan accused appear in court
Around 70 education activists who were arrested during the police crackdown on protestors in Letpadan arrive in court for their third pre-trial hearing.
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Sixty-nine charged for ‘rioting’ in Letpadan
Sixty-nine people – 58 men and 11 women – were each charged in Letpadan court on five accounts, including rioting and disturbing public tranquillity.
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Six month jail-time for 14 Michaungkan activists
Fourteen people, including a 68-year-old woman, sentenced to prison time for their part in protesting a historic land-grab in Rangoon.
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Bail refused, verdict date set in Latpadaung trial
As five accused appear in court, prosecutors object to bail and a date for verdict is established.
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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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Latpadaung activists’ court hearing postponed
A court hearing for Latpadaung activists Naw Ohn Hla, Nay Myo Zin, Sein Htay and Tin Htut Paing was postponed on Tuesday on the grounds that not all defendants were present.
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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.
Unity journalists appeal to be heard by Magwe Divisional Court
An appeal by four reporters from Unity Weekly news journal against their 10-year jail sentence is to be heard by Magwe Divisional Court, their lawyer says.
