The military junta plans to press additional charges against Hkalam Samson under Section 52 (A) of the Counter-Terrorism Law. The former chairperson of the Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC) is being…
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Military junta declares martial law in 37 townships across Burma
The military junta declared martial law in 37 townships, where fighting between the Burma Army and resistance forces has intensified, across Burma on Feb. 2. The martial law was imposed…
Burma & UK Ambassadors to UN denounce junta on anniversary of 2021 coup; Senior Japanese official attends NUG meeting
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM UN ambassadors of the UK and Burma mark anniversary of the coup The U.K. and Burma’s Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Kyaw Moe Tun and…
The NUG hands out awards to CDM striking civil servants
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced on Feb. 1 that it will give honorary awards to participants of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). The announcement said that the CDM striking…
Military junta announces cabinet reshuffle and state of emergency extension
The military junta extended its state of emergency by another six months and reshuffled its cabinet on Feb. 1. Min Aung Hlaing dismissed the former Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force,…
Burma observes ‘Silent Strike’ to boycott military coup anniversary and planned 2023 election (Photo essay)
People in Burma marked Feb. 1, 2023 – the second anniversary of the military coup – with a nationwide “Silent Strike,” where people stay home and boycotted work or class.…