YANGON—Eight people were killed during an attack at Insein Prison on Oct. 19. Two explosions occurred at the prison’s parcel receiving area. “Two blasts happened while I was passing through,”…
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Prison Break at Sagaing's Hkamti leads to death of escapee
SAGAING–One prisoner was killed and five were recaptured following a brazen jailbreak at Hkamti Prison on Oct. 18, according to locals. A total of 14 political prisoners, including four Kachin…
NUCC seeks ties with China to restore democracy in Burma
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) issued a statement on Oct. 17 calling on China to help it restore peace and stability in Burma. It went on to congratulate the…
Central Bank to take action against currency traders, U.S. diplomat says junta’s elections may incite violence
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Central Bank will take action against “unauthorized” currency traders The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) announced that it will take action against those who trade foreign…
Junta lays charges against BBC and Irrawaddy; issues a warning to the Arakan National Party
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Junta lays charges against BBC and the Irrawaddy The junta announced, via its media on Oct. 14, that it will charge the BBC and the Irrawaddy…
Electricity bill boycotts and attacks sap income from junta
The regime is losing around K300 billion ($142 million USD) due to people not paying electricity bills in seven states and regions of Burma, according to sources close to the…