Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), It has been four years since general Khin Nyunt, the State Peace and Development Council’s most powerful military intelligence chief and prime minister, was arrested and…
Day: October 22, 2008
Unregistered motorbikes seized in Muse
Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), Authorities in the border town of Muse in Shan state seized over 1000 unregistered motorbikes last week, reportedly to meet transportation demands in the new capital…
Whereabouts of detained MP unknown
Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), Family members of elected representative Ohn Kyaing, who was arrested on 1 October, have said they have still not been informed where he is being held.…
Zarganar honoured by PEN Canada
Oct 22, 2008 (DVB), PEN Canada, the Canadian branch of the International PEN freedom of expression organisation, is to award the 2008 One Humanity Award to Burmese comedian and activist…