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Day: March 17, 2015

Blackwood family ‘devastated’, intend to appeal
Amnesty International describes sentence as “ludicrous”, while International Commission of Jurists question its legal validity.

TNLA seize drugs worth US$3 million
Armed group claim mass haul during routine vehicle checks.

Htin Lin Oo charges upheld, trial imminent
Defamation charges stemming from a speech last year will see the former NLD information officer in court later this month.

Buddha Bar trio sentenced to 2.5 years with hard labour
New Zealander Phil Blackwood, and his Burmese partners Tun Thurein and Htut Ko Ko Lwin are each found guilty of defaming religion.

Students: Authorities are breaking agreement
Activists say that the government is reneging on its previous commitment of non-prosecution, and assurances are issued as to the health of detainees.