Jan 22, 2008 (AP), A senior US official urged the international community Monday to put more pressure on Burma’s military rulers, saying the junta has made no progress in opening…
Day: January 22, 2008
NLD member suffers health problems in detention
Jan 22, 2008 (DVB), A Mandalay division National League for Democracy member, who has faced harassment and detention from the authorities since being attacked in June 2007, is suffering ill…
Family members denied visits to Insein prison
Jan 22, 2008 (DVB), Relatives of activists detained in Insein prison were turned away yesterday due to stricter regulations on family visits requiring them to bring original copies of their…
Security tightened on buses
Jan 22, 2008 (DVB), State transport authorities have brought in new security measures for buses in Rangoon and Magwe division, which drivers will have to enforce or face a fine.…
Two NLD members arrested in Taunggok
Jan 22, 2008 (DVB), Two members of the National League for Democracy have been arrested for staging a short protest calling for democracy today in Taunggok township, Arakan state. Soe…
Bus crash kills 27 in Burma
Jan 22, 2008 (AP), A bus plunged over the side of a road and flipped over, killing 27 passengers and injuring 10 others, state media said Monday. The bus skidded…