DVB
Skip to content
Democratic Voice of Burma
English language news from Burma’s largest independent media network
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
DVB
Democratic Voice of Burma
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Archives
    • Cartoons
  • Video
  • Podcasts
  • Daily Briefing
  • BURMESE
    6
    Home
    >
    2017
    >
    February
    >
    6

    Day: February 6, 2017

    Monk arrested in Maungdaw after monastery raid uncovers yaba stash
    February 6, 2017in Arakan, Crime, Drugs, Lead Story, News153by KO AUNG / DVB
    310

    Monk arrested in Maungdaw after monastery raid uncovers yaba stash

    As part of a recently launched crackdown on illegal narcotics in Arakan State, Burmese police seized over 4.6 million yaba pills in Maungdaw Township allegedly belonging to a monk, who…

    Read more
    By-elections: NLD launches campaign to hold Kawhmu
    February 6, 2017in 2017 by-elections, Elections, Lead Story, News338by DVB
    769

    By-elections: NLD launches campaign to hold Kawhmu

    The NLD’s candidate to succeed Suu Kyi in Kawhmu is Kyaw Win Swe, an English tutor and son of well-known writer Myaungmya Ba Swe.

    Read more
    Thai companies urged to invest in Burma
    February 6, 2017in Archives, Lead Story, News412by THE BANGKOK POST
    386

    Thai companies urged to invest in Burma

    The Thai private sector is being urged to set up industrial estates or special economic zones (SEZs) in Burma as the neighbouring country emerges as a magnet for foreign investment.

    Read more
    HRW calls for accountability in wake of UN report on Arakan abuses
    February 6, 2017in Arakan, Human Rights, Lead Story, News, Rohingya178by REUTERS
    287

    HRW calls for accountability in wake of UN report on Arakan abuses

    Human Rights Watch on Monday called for Burma to punish army and police commanders if they allowed troops to rape and sexually assault women and girls of the Rohingya Muslim…

    Read more
    Most Viewed Posts
    Burma nationals protest conditions inside Thai Immigration Detention Center

    Burma nationals protest conditions inside Thai Immigration…

    January 31, 2023by English Editor
    World Bank forecasts Burma’s economy to grow by three percent in 2023; Detained Burma nationals at Thai IDC demand repatriation

    World Bank forecasts Burma’s economy to grow…

    January 31, 2023by English Editor
    Global Solidarity Rallies raise awareness about two years since the military coup in Burma

    Global Solidarity Rallies raise awareness about two…

    January 30, 2023by English Editor
    Contact Information
    • [email protected]
    • @DVB_English
    • @DVB English News
    SUBSCRIBE
    © 2023 DVB. All rights reserved.
    • Youtube
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook