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.
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.
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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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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There has been an explosion of artistic expression across Burma, and artists and comedians are using the country’s reform process as inspiration.
Two luminaries of the pro-democracy movement among a four-member team hosting festival to mark Burma’s Independence Day
Popular comedian echoes Aung San Suu Kyi in saying the time is not right for Burmese to attempt to topple the government
Released comedian to set off Tuesday replete with gifts for political prisoners he fears are feeling down having not been included in the amnesty
Zarganar’s release is shrewd manoeuvring by the government, which has duped some observers into prematurely applauding its bogus assent to demands
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[…]
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[…]
Jailed comedian given green light to receive family visits after 18 month ban amid rumours he will be included in mooted prisoner amnesty
Four exiled comedians from troupe founded by imprisoned comedian Zarganar return home from exile after four years in northern Thailand
Human rights group Amnesty International plan campaign for jailed comedian Zarganar at the largest comedy and cultural festival in the world
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]