Mar 31, 2009 (DVB), Appeals have gone out to the international community for a substantial increase in funds and support for victims of cyclone Nargis, four weeks before the onset…
Day: March 30, 2009
Political prisoners transferred despite worsening health
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), Imprisoned National League for Democracy member Win Mya Mya has undergone a prison transfer for the second time in a week amid reports that she is…
Lawyers group request abolition of Unlawful Association Act
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), A Thailand-based Burmese lawyers group has requested that Burma's ruling junta abolish the Unlawful Association Act under which many political dissidents have been sentenced to imprisonment.…
Opposition party responds to junta's call for election participation
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), Burma's military leader urged political parties last week to participate in the 2010 elections, whilst warning them not to criticise the 2008 constitution, which many claim…
Former ambassador claims Burma looking to improve US ties
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), Recent diplomatic efforts by the Burmese government appear to signal a move towards improving ties with the new US administration, a former ambassador to the Burmese…
China-Burma pipeline 'holds no benefits for Burma'
Mar 30, 2009 (DVB), A leading campaigner has claimed that the deal signed last week for the construction of a gas pipeline between China and Burma will lead to land…