A game for peace
On Saturday a friendly football match between former political prisoners and artists was held at Aung San Stadium in Rangoon. The game was organised for Peace Day.
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Rangoon to host youth film festival
The first Myanmar Youth Film Festival with screen selected Burmese films free to the public on 7- 8 August. Amateur film-makers have been invited to submit entries before 21 July on any subject under three categories: Documentary Film; Short Film; and Animation.
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Zarganar to take on Than Shwe through Hollywood
Famed Burmese comic and fierce regime critic Zarganar is reportedly planning a film about the political life of ex-junta strongman Than Shwe.
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Comedians enjoy new-found freedom
There has been an explosion of artistic expression across Burma, and artists and comedians are using the country’s reform process as inspiration.
Suu Kyi, Zarganar to host film festival
Two luminaries of the pro-democracy movement among a four-member team hosting festival to mark Burma’s Independence Day
Zarganar cautions against ‘Burma Spring’
Popular comedian echoes Aung San Suu Kyi in saying the time is not right for Burmese to attempt to topple the government
Zarganar to embark on prison tour
Released comedian to set off Tuesday replete with gifts for political prisoners he fears are feeling down having not been included in the amnesty
Every silver lining has a cloud
Zarganar’s release is shrewd manoeuvring by the government, which has duped some observers into prematurely applauding its bogus assent to demands
Zarganar: ‘Use my life as a deposit’
Popular Burmese comedian Zarganar was among the first to be released from prison yesterday, but despite the joy of his supporters, he has remained highly critical of the amnesty. He[…]
Zarganar walks
Popular Burmese comedian Zarganar was among the first to be released from prison yesterday, but despite the joy of his supporters, he has remained highly critical of the amnesty. He[…]
Zarganar family visits spur rumours
Jailed comedian given green light to receive family visits after 18 month ban amid rumours he will be included in mooted prisoner amnesty
Exiled comedians return home
Four exiled comedians from troupe founded by imprisoned comedian Zarganar return home from exile after four years in northern Thailand
Zarganar protests planned for Edinburgh festival
Human rights group Amnesty International plan campaign for jailed comedian Zarganar at the largest comedy and cultural festival in the world
Zarganar receives PEN/Pinter award
Oct 16, 2009 (DVB), Imprisoned Burmese comedian and satirist Zarganar has been chosen by one of Britain's top poets to receive the prestigious PEN/Pinter award. The award, named after the[…]
Health crisis for Burma’s political prisoners
May 12, 2009 (DVB), Systematic torture and denial of healthcare to political prisoners in Burma has caused a spiraling health crisis, while dissenters are being imprisoned with increasing frequency, said[…]
Calls for release of imprisoned cyclone aid workers
May 5, 2009 (DVB), Calls for the release of over 20 aid workers who were arrested after assisting in cyclone Nargis relief efforts last year, have been issued by a[…]
Zarganar and imprisoned cyclone helpers in poor health
Apr 24, 2009 (DVB), Renowned comedian Zarganar, who was sentenced last year to 35 years in prison for speaking to foreign media following cyclone Nargis, is in poor health, said[…]
Mother of imprisoned comedian Zarganar dies
Mar 20, 2009 (DVB), The mother of renowned Burmese variety artist Zarganar, who was imprisoned for 35 years last November, died of cancer at her home in Rangoon today. Kyi[…]
Zarganar’s sentence reduced by 24 years
Feb 16, 2009 (DVB), Rangoon divisional court upheld appeals by comedian Zarganar, journalist Zaw Thet Htway and two others last week and reduced their prison terms by up to 24[…]
Political prisoners denied family visits
Jan 12, 2009 (DVB), Families of political inmates in various remote prison across Burma said they were refused permission to see their detained relatives after travelling miles across the country[…]
Nay Phone Latt hears of media award in prison
Dec 10, 2008 (DVB), Detained blogger Nay Phone Latt has said he feels a greater sense of responsibility since being honoured by international media association Reporters Without Borders, his mother[…]
Comedian says Zarganar will boost prison morale
Dec 8, 2008 (DVB), Comedian Pa Pa Lay has said the 59-year jail term given to fellow performer Zarganar will not demoralise him and will raise morale in the prison[…]
Zarganar and Nay Phone Latt win international prize
Dec 4, 2008 (DVB), Reporters Without Borders has awarded one of its annual prizes to Burmese comedian and activist Zarganar and blogger Nay Phone Latt, both of whom are currently[…]
Zarganar's jail term extended to 59 years
Nov 28, 2008 (DVB), Rangoon’s western provincial court yesterday added 14 more years to the prison term of comedian Zarganar for four offences, including defaming the Sasana and violating the[…]
Zarganar honoured by PEN Canada
Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), PEN Canada, the Canadian branch of the International PEN freedom of expression organisation, is to award the 2008 One Humanity Award to Burmese comedian and activist[…]
U Gambira and Zarganar dismiss lawyer
Oct 21, 2008 (DVB), The lawyer for prominent detainees Zarganar and U Gambira has said that his clients are to dismiss him in protest at the way the authorities have[…]
Zarganar and Zaw Thet Htway appear in court
Jul 31, 2008 (DVB), Prominent comedian and activist Zarganar and sports writer Zaw Thet Htway have appeared in court for the first time since they were arrested in June. The[…]
Zarganar taken in for police questioning
Jun 5, 2008 (DVB), Famous comedian and director Zarganar, also known as Ko Thura, was taken from his house last night by local authorities, according to a family member. Rangoon's[…]
