Nov 16, 2007 (DVB), United Nations special rapporteur Paulo Sergio Pinheiro was able to meet some political detainees in Rangoon as his visit drew to a close today, according to…
Day: November 16, 2007
Korean businessmen sentenced for Burma deal
Nov 16, 2007 (DVB), A former director of Daewoo International and 13 other executives were sentenced today in Seoul for providing weapons technology and equipment to the Burmese government. The…
Monk held after monastery raid
Nov 16, 2007 (DVB), A monk was beaten and taken from his monastery when government officials and supporters raided a monastery in New Dagon township yesterday, according to a local…
May Day activists to appeal sentence
Nov 16, 2007 (DVB), Six activists given long-term prison sentences for attending May Day celebrations at the American Centre in Rangoon are to appeal their sentence, their lawyer said yesterday.…