The Insein Prison Court sentenced Hanthar Nyein, 41, to an additional five years on Dec. 26. This brings the journalist, editor and co-founder of Kamayut Media to a total prison…
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Kanbawza Tai News Editor arrested in Bago Region
U Kyaw Zeya was arrested in Gyobingauk town of Bago Region on Dec. 25, sources told DVB. The editor-in-chief of Kanbawza Tai News fled his hometown of Taunggyi, Shan State,…
‘Herculean’ effort needed to rebuild country, says Suu Kyi
In her first Burmese New Year’s speech as head of the new NLD-led government, Aung San Suu Kyi called for cooperation from the country’s people.
Court rules Par Gyi died from ‘unnatural causes’
The journalist’s widow Ma Thandar reported that the judge ruled the victim died of a gunshot wound.
Par Gyi killing: lawyers demand official investigation
The legal team representing the widow of the slain reporter say they plan to petition the Supreme Court to order the Ministry of Home Affairs to launch an official investigation…
Par Gyi’s widow slams state inquiry into his death
The widow of Burmese journalist Par Gyi, who died while in Burmese army custody last month, has rejected findings from MNHRC report into his death.