DVB Bulletin: 2 June 2015 | Watch today’s top stories with Sonya Carassik Ratty
Day: June 2, 2015
Stalemate as MNDAA and government fighting continues
Violence between ethnic armies and government forces has reached an impasse with the KIA and MNDAA both reporting more violence.
Htin Lin Oo sentenced to two years with labour
The former NLD member has been convicted for defaming religion after criticising the nationalist policies of the Ma-Ba-Tha in October last year.
WATCH: China flexes military might with Burma border drills
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched a live-ammunition drill on Tuesday in southwestern Yunnan Province, close to the border with Burma.
Nieces of self-immolating farmer charged with trespassing
Charges have been brought against two nieces of a farmer who died after setting himself alight in protest of military confiscation of his family’s land.
Obama calls for end to discrimination against Rohingya
US President says protecting minorities will be an important measure of the success of Burma’s transition from a military dictatorship to democracy.