New Zealander Phil Blackwood tells a Rangoon court he had no intention of insulting the Buddhist religion.
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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.
Buddha Bar storm: charges upheld, trial set for 26 Dec
Three Rangoon nightclub managers will face trial on charges of insulting Buddhism, a court in Bahan Township decided on Thursday.
Buddha Bar storm: lawyers refuse to represent Blackwood
Four lawyers have refused to represent Phil Blackwood, a New Zealand citizen detained in Insein Prison on charges of insulting religion, because they believe the case is “too sensitive”.
Three face jail after Buddha Bar post causes religious outcry
Three men, including a New Zealander, are charged under Burma’s Religion Act after posting a picture of Buddha as part of nightclub marketing.
NZ bar manager arrested in Buddha insult storm
A New Zealander is appearing in a Rangoon court after being arrested for using an image of the Buddha wearing headphones in a bar promotion.