Win Tin allowed to leave Rangoon
Jan 19, 2010 (DVB), Renowned opposition politician Win Tin, who remains Burma's longest serving political prisoner, yesterday left Rangoon division for the first time since his release in September 2008.[…]
Win Tin released after being held by police
Sept 14, 2009 (DVB), Senior Burmese opposition member Win Tin has been released by police after being taken from his home, apparently to assist with an interrogation, he said at[…]
Win Tin undergoes heart surgery
Aug 18, 2009 (DVB), A senior member of the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) party has undergone heart surgery following reports of poor health. U Win Tin, a key[…]
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Opposition leader’s lawyer resorts to pleading
Apr 9, 2009 (DVB), The lawyer of imprisoned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said that only pleading with the government will allow him access to his client, as[…]
Political prisoners transferred despite worsening health
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), Imprisoned National League for Democracy member Win Mya Mya has undergone a prison transfer for the second time in a week amid reports that she is[…]
Win Tin celebrates first birthday as a free man in 20 years
Mar 12, 2009 (DVB), Recently released National League for Democracy leader Win Tin is celebrating his birthday today for the first time as a free man in 20 years. Win[…]
Win Tin's health improves after hospital treatment
Dec 9 2008 (DVB), The health of veteran journalist and senior National League for Democracy member Win Tin has improved since he was hospitalised on 4 December, his neighbour told[…]
Interview: Win Tin dismisses junta's scare tactics
Nov 19, 2008 (DVB), Veteran journalist and senior National League for Democracy member Win Tin said activists would not give in to the Burmese regime's efforts to intimidate them, in[…]
NLD members praise Win Tin's negotiation efforts
Oct 30, 2008 (DVB), Meikhtila National League for Democracy has praised the efforts of senior NLD member Win Tin to reconcile youth members with the NLD leadership. More than 100[…]
Win Tin praises NLD prayer meetings
Oct 15, 2008 (DVB), Women and youth members of the National League for Democracy offered prayers for the release of political prisoners and gave donations to monks and nuns at[…]
U Win Tin resumes work with NLD
Oct 7, 2008 (DVB), Former political prisoner U Win Tin returned to work with the National League for Democracy yesterday, less than two weeks after his release from prison. U[…]
Interview: U Win Tin calls for unity
Sep 30, 2008 (DVB), On 23 September, veteran journalist and National League for Democracy member U Win Tin was released after more than 19 years behind bars, and he has[…]
U Win Tin calls for unity
Sep 30, 2008 (DVB), On 23 September, veteran journalist and National League for Democracy member U Win Tin was released after more than 19 years behind bars, and he has[…]
NLD youth members pay respects to U Win Tin
Sep 29, 2008 (DVB), Veteran journalist and National League for Democracy member U Win Tin stressed the need for unity within the pro-democracy movement in an address he gave yesterday[…]
NLD ordered to withdraw statement
Sep 25, 2008 (DVB), National League for Democracy leaders have been told by Burma's police chief to retract a statement they issued on 18 September calling on the authorities to[…]
U Win Tin released from Insein prison
Sep 23, 2008 (DVB), Veteran journalist and National League for Democracy member U Win Tin has reportedly been released from Insein prison after 19 years behind bars, as part of[…]
U Win Tin says he was 'evicted, not released'
Sep 24, 2008 (DVB), Long-term political prisoner U Win Tin has said he argued with prison authorities against his release, in an interview conducted shortly after he was freed yesterday.[…]
Video: U Win Tin’s release
Sep 23, 2008 (DVB), Latest video of U Win Tin at his house after his release today, meeting with family members, friends, well-wishers and supporters. Click here to view video
U Win Tin tells UN's Quintana of rights abuses
Aug 13, 2008 (DVB), Long-term political prisoner U Win Tin condemned the Burmese government's treatment of political prisoners in a meeting with the United Nations rights envoy, according to U[…]
U Win Tin receives treatment for bronchitis
Jul 14, 2008 (DVB), Veteran journalist and long-term political prisoner U Win Tin has received medical attention in Insein prison, where he has been detained for past 19 years, according[…]
Ludu Sein Win banned after political speech
Mar 20, 2008 (DVB), The work of renowned veteran Burmese journalist Ludu Sein Win has been unofficially banned by the government censor board from weekly journals and publications, said journalists[…]
Ailing PM's twin brother dies
Sep 20, 2007 (DVB)
Opposition politician targetted with slingshot
Aug 20, 2007 (DVB)
U Win Tin marks 18 years in prison
July 04, 2007 (DVB)
Burmese PM transferred to military hospital
May 04, 2007 (DVB)
Security still tight for Burma’s PM in Singapore hospita
April 11, 2007 (DVB)
Detained farmer released from prison
March 30, 2007 (DVB)