SAGAING—Two women were killed and 400 hundred houses were burned down in Salingyi Township, Yinmabin District, from Dec. 1 to 5. The Burma Army launched an offensive in the area…
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DVB Athan: A Rally Against the Death Penalty in Burma
Human rights activists held a rally at the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Dec. 6 against the planned execution of seven student activists in Burma. Organizers gave…
DVB Reads: Bryan Dickie on "People's Defence Force" Portraits of Burma's Resistance Fighters
Canadian photojournalist Bryan Dickie discusses his new book “People’s Defence Force.” All proceeds from the book go to support Burma’s armed resistance to military rule: www.bryandickie.com/store/peoples-d…ence-force-book DVB Reads (Podcast) is on-demand…
Chiang Mai rally to denounce the death sentence in Burma
Burmese and Thai youths held a rally at the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Dec. 6 against the military council’s planned execution of seven student activists. Organizers…
From 1988 to 2021: The Life of a Myanmar Soldier Turned Human Rights Defender
“We couldn’t stand that. So, we joined the people.” By Tanyalak Thongyoojaroen for Fortify Rights. Illustrations by Tams Lu. It has been just over six months since the military coup d’état in Myanmar,…
DVB Athan: A Message For The International Community From Burma
Burma’s youth want their voices to be heard by the international community: #whatshappeninginmyanmar “The Dictators tell us that the democratic world is crumbling. But here in Myanmar we are fighting…