Despite public protest urging lawmakers to reject a bill amending Burma’s Peaceful Assembly and Procession Law, the Upper House of Parliament gave its seal of approval to the contentious legislation on Wednesday.

Five Karenni men were released from Loikaw Prison on Wednesday after serving 20-day sentences for violating Burma’s Peaceful Assembly Law, and the day prior three other men who were arrested for holding a subsequent solidarity protest were informed that the prosecution would be dropping their case.

Six activists from the All Burma Federation of Student Unions face charges in Pegu Division under the Peaceful Procession and Peaceful Assembly Law for organising a public rally without official permission.

Two well-known activists have been sentenced to three months in prison for violating Burma’s controversial Right to Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act, after staging a rally without prior permission from local authorities.

Panellists on DVB Debate question whether the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act is being used to persecute activists.

Four activists who organised a protest against sexual violence in Matupi are charged for staging a rally without permission – Chapter Three of Bur,a's controversial Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act.