Monk pressure ends student hunger strike
Detained student activists ended nearly three weeks of hunger striking yesterday, following calls from influential political leaders and organisations.
Human Rights Lead Story News Protest
Weekly student trials expose govt’s iron grip on dissent
As election nears, rights groups say Burmese authorities are increasingly bringing cases against students, land rights campaigners and other activists,
Education Justice Lead Story News Pegu Division Protest Students
Shouting match derails Letpadan student trial
A hearing for student activists was cut short when the defence lawyer engaged in a shouting match with the judge, with the judge then suspending proceedings.
