Zin Linn Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), The Burmese opposition and pro-democracy forces have lost faith in the good offices of the United Nations after Gambari’s latest futile mission and its…
Day: September 2, 2008
Security tightened in Bago ahead of protest anniversary
Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), As the first anniversary of the September protests approaches, security has been tightened around pagoda compounds in Bago and police have been patrolling the town. Armed…
286 activists arrested so far in 2008
Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), At least 39 human rights and pro-democracy activists were arrested during August this year and 21 were given prison sentences, according to Assistance Association for Political…
Rice farmers struggling with lack of fertiliser
Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), Farmers in the Irrawaddy delta who have been facing various difficulties since Cyclone Nargis are in danger of losing their young rice plants due to insufficient…
Commentary: Burma must stand on its own two feet
Zin Linn Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), The Burmese opposition and pro-democracy forces have lost faith in the good offices of the United Nations after Gambari’s latest futile mission and its…
Riot police training held in Taunggok
Sep 2, 2008 (DVB), About 52 riot police officers took part in a training session in Taunggok township in Arakan state yesterday morning in what was believed by locals to…