DVB’s roundup of some of the most important stories to happen in Burma in 2014.
Tag: democratic voice of burma
DVB to switch from shortwave radio to online broadcast
October 2014 marks the end of an era for DVB radio, which was arguably the pioneer of Burmese exile broadcasting.
Zaw Pe transferred to Thayet prison
DVB journalist, Zaw Pe, who was sentenced to prison for one year has been transferred to Thayet prison in Magwe Division.
Surveillance of journalists steps up
Intelligence officials visit houses of journalists to gather information as government’s pledge of media reform is thrown into doubt
Journalists warned on exile contacts
Burmese government minister tells domestic reporters in Rangoon not to pass information to exiled media groups
A democracy doesn't keep its media behind bars
On World Press Freedom Day today we are launching the Free Burma VJ Campaign to mobilise international support for the release of DVB’s jailed journalists