At least three people were detained and questioned by local authorities in Arakan state on Friday, for their alleged role in staging an unauthorised protest against the Chinese-backed Shwe Gas…
Day: April 19, 2013
‘Legal’ Burmese migrants still face exploitation in Thailand
Burmese migrants, who have arrived ‘legally’ in Thailand under a bilateral agreement between the two countries, continue to be systematically exploited and abused by their Thai employers, activists have warned
Japan's PM meets Suu Kyi
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday and expressed his support for the country’s reforms.
Burma celebrates Thingyan
Burma celebrates the Buddhist New Year Water Festival, Thingyan, which runs from 13-16 April. People celebrate by throwing water on each other to wash away the sins and bad luck…