Sept 17, 2009 (DVB), More than 7000 prisoners in Burma have today been released in a "goodwill" gesture by the ruling junta, although it remains unclear whether any political prisoners…
Day: September 17, 2009
Australia to tackle human trafficking in Burma
Sept 17, 2009 (DVB), Burma has been named as one of six countries that will receive funding from the Australian government to tackle human trafficking, Canberra announced on Tuesday. More…
UN to resume work in northeastern Burma
Sept 17, 2009 (DVB), A United Nations relief agency is to resume work in the Kokang region of northeastern Burma after fierce fighting last month caused dozens of aid workers…
Opposition coalition 'unable to materialise'
Sept 17, 2009 (DVB), A coalition of political parties that won votes in the 1990 elections in Burma has struggled to provide a viable opposition threat due to government oppression,…
Seven blasts hit Rangoon
Sept 17, 2009 (DVB), Seven blasts hit industrial zones in Burma's former capital of Rangoon yesterday evening, according to local authorities who said the number of casualties is yet to…