The junta released 7,012 prisoners to mark Burma’s 75th Independence Day on Jan. 4. A total of 308 prisoners were released from prisons in Rakhine state. No political prisoners were…
Day: January 6, 2023
Maung Saungkha, the poet-turned-revolutionary, commanding the Bamar People's Liberation Army
Photo Essay by JPaing at MPA Maung Saungkha, 31, was born in Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Region. Due to his upbringing in Central Burma, he is unable to pronounce certain letters properly…
Journalists released in junta’s Independence Day amnesty
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Journalists freed in junta’s Independence Day amnesty Several journalists were released on Jan. 4, including Thuzar (freelance); Lway M Phaung, (Shwe Phee Myay News Agency); Pyae…