Rights activists given life sentences
Dec 1, 2008 (DVB), Northern Rangoon Provincial court handed down life sentences to Human Rights Defendants and Protectors network member Myint Aye and two of his colleagues on Friday. Judge[…]
Detained activists transferred after sentencing
Nov 28, 2008 (DVB), The ongoing transfers of activists have caused confusion among family members hoping to visit their relatives, while the regime continues to sentence further activists to lengthy[…]
Zarganar and U Gambira jailed for over 40 years
Nov 24, 2008 (DVB), The Burmese regime has continued its crackdown against activists, handing down a 45-year sentence to Zarganar and extending monk leader U Gambira's jail term by another[…]
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Junta continues crackdown on activists
Nov 20, 2008 (DVB), High-profile monk leader U Gambira has been sentenced to 27 years' imprisonment, the latest in a number of activists to be given long-term sentences this month.[…]
New Generation activists jailed
Nov 18, 2008 (DVB), Seven leaders of the New Generation Students activist group, including Sithu Maung, Ye Myat Hein and Zin Linn Aung, were given prison sentences yesterday in connection[…]
Fortune-tellers jailed for sexual assault
Sep 9, 2008 (DVB), Two travelling fortune-tellers have been jailed for seven years by a court in Salin, Magwe Division, without having access to lawyers, for allegedly sexually assaulting a[…]
286 activists arrested so far in 2008
Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), At least 39 human rights and pro-democracy activists were arrested during August this year and 21 were given prison sentences, according to Assistance Association for Political[…]
ABFSU member's parents jailed for 6 years
Aug 22, 2008 (DVB), The parents of one of the leaders of the All-Burmese Federation of Student Unions, Ko Sithu Maung, have been sentenced to six years' imprisonment by Hlaing[…]
Rights activists’ appeal denied by court
Jan 9, 2008 (DVB), Three human rights activists who are currently serving time in Taung-ngu prison in Bago division had their appeal rejected by Prome court on Monday. Thet Oo,[…]
7000 sign petition for jailed Arakan NLD leaders
Jan 7, 2008 (DVB), About 7000 people in Arakan state have signed in a petition calling on the government to release two members of the National League for Democracy. The[…]
Student protestors face serious charges
Dec 28, 2007 (DVB), Four students who were arrested in connection with the September demonstrations are to be charged with six offences which could result in over twelve years in[…]
NLD member to be tried in January
Dec 28, 2007 (DVB), National League for Democracy member Ko Thein Swe could face a long-term jail sentence when he is charged with six offences at Bahan court on 2[…]
Three jailed for giving water to monks
Dec 21, 2007 (DVB), Three residents of Monywa, the capital of Sagaing division, have been sentenced to up to two and a half years in prison after giving water to[…]
ABFSU member's parents prosecuted
Dec 17, 2007 (DVB), The parents of an All-Burmese Federation of Student Unions committee member have been charged and denied bail after refusing to assist government officials who came to[…]
Detainees jailed on USDA threat charges lose appeal
Dec 14, 2007 (DVB), Six people imprisoned in October for intimidating the Union Solidarity and Development Association have had their appeal rejected, according to their lawyer U Myint Thwin. The[…]
NLD member sentenced to four years
Dec 12, 2007 (DVB), Taunggok National League for Democracy secretary U Khin Hla was sentenced to over four years in prison after his sister brought charges against him, according to[…]
Health fears for detained Shan leaders
Dec 11, 2007 (DVB), Eight Shan leaders who are currently serving long-term prison sentences, including Shan Nationalities League for Democracy secretary Khun Htun Oo, are said to be in poor[…]
May Day activists denied appeal
Nov 19, 2007 (DVB), Six activists who were sentenced to between 20 and 28 years' imprisonment each after attending May Day celebrations at the American Centre in Rangoon have had[…]
May Day activists to appeal sentence
Nov 16, 2007 (DVB), Six activists given long-term prison sentences for attending May Day celebrations at the American Centre in Rangoon are to appeal their sentence, their lawyer said yesterday.[…]
Korean businessmen sentenced for Burma deal
Nov 16, 2007 (DVB), A former director of Daewoo International and 13 other executives were sentenced today in Seoul for providing weapons technology and equipment to the Burmese government. The[…]
NLD charges continue despite moves towards dialogue
Nov 13, 2007 (DVB), The Burmese military regime continues to imprison members of the National League for Democracy, despite its public moves towards engagement with the opposition. According to an[…]
