Jun 30, 2008 (DVB), Two press freedom groups have today called for the release of veteran journalist and National League for Democracy member U Win Tin, whose health has deteriorated…
Month: June 2008
Magazine editor fired over Depayin poem
Jun 30, 2008 (DVB), Htay Aung, the poetry editor of the Rangoon-based Cherry monthly magazine, was fired for carrying a poem in the June issue which dissatisfied authorities. Censors from…
Kyauk Tan villagers forced to work for aid
Jun 27, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Meepya village in Kyauk Tan township, Rangoon, have been forced to work on a reconstruction project in order to receive aid materials given by…
Detained activist injures herself in prison
Jun 27, 2008 (DVB), Detained human rights activist Su Su Nway banged her head against the wall of her cell on Wednesday, slightly injuring herself, after an argument with prison…
European MPs form Burma caucus
Jun 27, 2008 (DVB), A European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma has been formed to raise awareness about Burma in Europe and pressure European governments to do more to bring about…
Authorities collect money and paddy for rice cultivation
Jun 26, 2008 (DVB), On the pretext of helping cyclone-affected farmers resume their rice cultivation, authorities have been collecting money and paddy in Irrawaddy division and other areas, locals said.…