The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Dec. 21 calling for the end of all violence in Burma and urged the military junta to immediately release all political…
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DVB Reads: Francis Wade on "Myanmar's Enemy Within"
Francis Wade talks about how the title of his book “Myanmar’s Enemy Within: Buddhist Violence and the making of a Muslim ‘Other’” was selected. It was published in 2017. DVB…
Women meet to show support for acid-attack victim
Supporters of a woman who suffered a horrific acid attack in Mon State three months ago gathered in Rangoon today to call for justice and an end to gender-based violence.
Sword attacks leave six in hospital in Lashio
The attacks come after a period of relative calm in the town following a crackdown on youth brawls five months ago.
Activists mark ‘White Ribbon Day’ across Burma
Women’s rights groups and activists marked the International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women across Burma today.
VIDEO: Muslim citizens vote in hope
Despite many being barred from casting a vote, and few Muslim candidates contesting seats in the election, Muslim voters in Rangoon said they were hopeful.