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    Htin Lin Oo charges upheld, trial imminent
    March 17, 2015in Justice, Lead Story, News, Religion706by DVB
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    Htin Lin Oo charges upheld, trial imminent

    Defamation charges stemming from a speech last year will see the former NLD information officer in court later this month.

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    Buddha Bar trio sentenced to 2.5 years with hard labour
    March 17, 2015in Lead Story, News, Rangoon, Religion88by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    Buddha Bar trio sentenced to 2.5 years with hard labour

    New Zealander Phil Blackwood, and his Burmese partners Tun Thurein and Htut Ko Ko Lwin are each found guilty of defaming religion.

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    Jailed New Zealander puts faith in Burmese justice
    February 21, 2015in Law, Lead Story, News, Religion6by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    Jailed New Zealander puts faith in Burmese justice

    “I have faith in the judge and judicial system, and I trust that the judge has the strength and integrity to only focus on the facts of the case and…

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    Religious Affairs officials deny plans to sue Wirathu
    January 23, 2015in Lead Story, Mandalay Division, News, Religion825by AYE NAI / DVB
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    Religious Affairs officials deny plans to sue Wirathu

    Government dept denies rumours it wants to sue the controversial Buddhist monk Wirathu after he called the UN Rapporteur Yanghee Lee a “whore.”

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    Amnesty Int calls for release of Buddha Bar trio
    December 19, 2014in Lead Story, News, Rangoon, Religion30by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    Amnesty Int calls for release of Buddha Bar trio

    Amnesty International has called on Burma’s authorities to immediately and unconditionally release three restaurant managers charged with insulting the Buddhist religion.

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    Blasphemy and offence in Burmese Buddhism
    December 14, 2014in Analysis, Contributor, Lead Story, News, Religion130by DR PAUL FULLER
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    Blasphemy and offence in Burmese Buddhism

    Those taking offence might also be prompted to reflect on the centrality of the idea of non-attachment and understand that their resentment is a hindrance upon the Buddhist path.

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