Oct 25, 2007 (DVB), Four prominent women activists have signed a letter urging the United Nations to help protect women in Burma from rights abuses and ensure the Burmese regime…
Day: October 24, 2007
Junta announces new appointments
Oct 24, 2007 (DVB), The Burmese government has announced a number of ministerial appointments and promotions, according to reports on state television. Lieutenant general Thein Sein has been officially appointed…
Film director and writers released
Oct 24, 2007 (DVB), A well-known film director and three journalists who were detained by Burmese government authorities in connection with last month’s protests have been released, according to sources…
NLD members released and charged, but arrests continue
Oct 24, 2007 (DVB), The Burmese government continues to target National League for Democracy members in new arrests, while some previously detained NLD members have been charged or released. Ongoing…
Burma activists launch day of demos
Oct 24, 2007 (AFP), Burma activists protested Wednesday outside China’s embassy in Bangkok to demand freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi, kicking off a day of rallies planned worldwide in…