Nov 14, 2008 (DVB)-An official of the International Labour Organisation said the body’s liaison officer in Rangoon continued to receive reports of forced labour and conscription in Burma. Kari Tapiola,…
Day: November 14, 2008
Another 14 Burmese activists imprisoned
Nov 14, 2008 (DVB)-Burma’s military junta has put at least 14 more members of the National League for Democracy behind bars today, according to the party sources. Rangoon Dawbon township…
Landslides kill 13 in northeast Burma's Shan-Palaung region
Nov 14, 2008 (DVB)-Landslides caused by heavy rains in northern Shan State’s Palaung tea growing region killed more than 10 people, at the end of October. Floods caused by continuous…
More activists jailed in connection with 2007 protests
Nov 14, 2008 (DVB)-More than 20 people being detained in connection with last year’s September movement were sentenced to serve prison terms yesterday, according to their family members. Ko Min…