Dec 12, 2007 (DVB), Htin Kyaw, who has been detained since 25 August for his role in instigating fuel price protests that month, says he will continue his hunger strike…
Day: December 12, 2007
NLD member sentenced to four years
Dec 12, 2007 (DVB), Taunggok National League for Democracy secretary U Khin Hla was sentenced to over four years in prison after his sister brought charges against him, according to…
Cambodian leader blasts UN report
Dec 12, 2007 (AP), The UN should leave Burma alone and stop disrupting the junta’s progress toward democracy by issuing critical reports on human rights abuses, Cambodia’s leader said Wednesday.…
US sanctions against Burma boosted
Dec 12, 2007 (AP), The House approved a bill Tuesday meant to stop Burma’s rubies and high-quality jade from entering the United States. It tightens already tough sanctions against a…
Police chief orders clampdown on desertions
Dec 12, 2007 (DVB), Burmese police chief brigadier general Khin Yi has ordered police forces around the country to control the number of officers deserting their positions. Khin Yi issued…