Local farmers from the Irrawaddy delta staged a protest rally on Friday, demanding the return of land they claim was confiscated in 1999-2000.
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DVB Debate: Empowering disabled people
DVB Debate looks at the place of persons with a disability in Burmese society, and discusses what must change to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Trapped Burmese migrant workers strike in Chiang Mai
Burmese migrant workers say they are being held captive and forced to work for half the minimum wage.
US calls on Burma to intervene in Rohingya crisis
US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power told the UN Security Council on Thursday that Burma must do more to end Rohingya persecution.
Burmese army tortured Shan civilians, says rights group
The Shan Human Right Foundation has accused the Burmese army of an attack on 11 villages in Shan State, in which civilians were tortured.
Telecom investments threaten privacy rights in Burma
World Bank support for the fledgling Burmese telecommunications market may well exacerbate civil society concerns.