Away from the presidential nomination spotlight, 10 March also marks the one-year anniversary of the violent police crackdown on student protestors in Latpadan.
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Student arrested for leading constitution protest in Rangoon
A student has been detained for his involvement in a protest in which hundreds of students demanded the resignation of military MPs in Burma’s parliament.
Mandalay activist handed maximum sentence under Article 18
Thein Aung Myint demanded justice after the killing in military custody of journalist Par Gyi. He was sentenced to six months in prison with labour.
Six month jail-time for 14 Michaungkan activists
Fourteen people, including a 68-year-old woman, sentenced to prison time for their part in protesting a historic land-grab in Rangoon.
Acquittals and new charge in pagoda rally case
Long-running case in Magwe sees trespassing charges acquitted, but a new charge under Article 18 levelled.
Bail refused, verdict date set in Latpadaung trial
As five accused appear in court, prosecutors object to bail and a date for verdict is established.