The defence team say Patrick Kum Jaa Lee is suffering from asthma attacks in prison, where he has been held for over a month.
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Letpadan defendants revoke power of attorney
Eight Letpadan activists have revoked their lawyers’ power of attorney rights, declaring they have no confidence in the judicial system.
Additional sentences for Latpadaung activists
Five activists previously sentenced to prison after a protest Rangoon last year, are sentenced to four months each in prison by the Ahlone township court.
Viber leads Facebook & Skype in Burma– but is it safe?
Founded in 2010, the smartphone messaging application is revolutionising the way activists and aid workers communicate, advocate and campaign in Burma.
Prison takes its toll on veteran activist
Eight months into a 13 years and four months prison sentence, veteran activist Htin Kyaw is showing signs of mental strain.
Land rights proponent shot dead in Hpa-an
A leading land rights proponent and NLD leader in Hpa-an was shot dead by unknown assailants outside his home in the early hours of Thursday morning.