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Aung San Suu Kyi's Hopes of Freedom Dashed
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 12:34 pm | Terry Evans
Burma's unelected generals have once again rejected an appeal for the release of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The appeal was made by the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party led by Aung San Suu Kyi. However, their appeal ... More >>
21 Cyclone Nargis Volunteers in Jail
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 11:56 am | Terry Evans
This week the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) released a report to mark the anniversary of Cyclone Nargis, which devastated Burma a year ago. The report highlights the cases of 21 volunteers who are currently facing between 2 and ... More >>
Burma is the Worst Country to be a Blogger
Saturday, 2 May 2009, 2:22 pm | Terry Evans
A leading media watchdog has dubbed Burma as the worst internet oppressor in the world and the worst place to be a blogger today. The New York based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said in a report “10 Worst Countries to be a Blogger” ... More >>
Quarter of a Million Sign Burma Petition
Friday, 24 April 2009, 5:22 pm | Terry Evans
A global petition campaign for Burma’s political prisoners has secured over a quarter of a million signatures. Campaign activities are taking place across five continents in 32 countries around the world, from the Czech Republic to South Africa. ... More >>
Burmese Cyclone Relief Workers Jailed
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 12:29 pm | Terry Evans
On Friday a special court, convened in Rangoon's infamous Insein Prison, sentenced six Cyclone Nargis relief workers to prison terms ranging from two to four years. More >>
Another Bomb Blast Rocks Rangoon
Monday, 30 March 2009, 12:10 pm | Terry Evans
Rangoon has been rocked by the third bomb blast in less than a month. The latest explosion occurred at a guest house in the city's North Okkalapa township, killing a man and wounding two women. More >>
Aung San Suu Kyi Of Burma’s Detention Illegal
Wednesday, 25 March 2009, 2:14 pm | Terry Evans
Washington, D.C. – Today, Freedom Now released Opinion No. 46/2008 from the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. The judgment from this international tribunal declares unequivocally that the ongoing detention of Burmese democracy leader Aung ... More >>
Enemies of the Internet
Wednesday, 18 March 2009, 1:56 pm | Terry Evans
Reporters Without Borders - a Paris-based non-governmental organisation that advocates freedom of the press - has issued a report, entitled ‘Enemies of the Internet’. It lists 12 countries considered as "enemies of the internet", along with 10 other ... More >>
Burmese Generals Exact Revenge
Monday, 16 March 2009, 12:54 pm | Terry Evans
Burma's courageous monk-leader U Gambira, who led peaceful protests during 2007, currently languishes in Hkamti Prison. Last November he was handed down a sentence of 68 years by a special court on charges of "threatening the stability of the state". More >>
Signatures Wanted to Help Free Burmese
Monday, 16 March 2009, 12:53 pm | Terry Evans
Today - Burma’s Human Rights' Day - the Thailand-based Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) and the Forum for Democracy in Burma launched a global petition for the release of Burma’s political prisoners. The petition urges the ... More >>
New Group Claims Responsibility For Bomb Blasts
Sunday, 8 March 2009, 11:58 am | Terry Evans
New Grouup Claims Responsibility For Bomb Blasts The Whole Burma United Revolutionary Front (WBURF) - a previously unknown organisation - has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's twin bomb blasts in Rangoon. Both blast sites were killing fields ... More >>
Group Claims Responsibility for Burmese Bombings
Saturday, 7 March 2009, 12:30 pm | Terry Evans
Mr. ElBaradei has long proposed a system that would provide assurance of supply to States considering developing nuclear power and avoid the need for them to build their own nuclear fuel production capability. More >>
Two Bomb Blasts In Burma
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 12:55 pm | Terry Evans
Rangoon was hit by two bomb blasts on Tuesday night. The first bomb exploded at the Padonma Park in Myaynigone, Sanchaung township, at 9:30 pm. The second blast hit a bus terminal at Hledan, Kamayut township, at 11 pm. More >>
Burmese Blogger's Jail Term Reduced
Monday, 23 February 2009, 2:02 pm | Terry Evans
Imprisoned Burmese blogger Nay Phone Latt has had his jail sentence reduced from 20 years and six months to 12 years on appeal. More >>
Appeal To Release Burmese Bloggers
Friday, 30 January 2009, 5:00 pm | Terry Evans
Today Paris-based Reporters Without Borders launched an appeal for the release of two prominent Burmese political prisoners. Last November blogger Nay Phone Latt and famous comedian Zarganar were sentenced to 20 years and 59 years respectively for ... More >>
No Response To Refugee Request
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 10:46 am | Terry Evans
Last week the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) made a formal request to the Thai government for permission to visit the 126 refugees believed to be detained on Koh Sai Daing Island in the Andaman Sea. To date the UN refugee ... More >>
Burma: Poor Care for Female Political Prisoners
Monday, 26 January 2009, 11:55 am | Terry Evans
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) and the Burmese Women’s Union today strongly condemned the inadequate healthcare for political prisoners in Burma’s prisons. More >>
Poor Healthcare for Female Prisoners in Burma
Monday, 26 January 2009, 11:33 am | Terry Evans
The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) and the Burmese Women’s Union today strongly condemned the inadequate healthcare for political prisoners in Burma’s prisons. More >>
UN Calls for Access to Burmese Boat People
Thursday, 22 January 2009, 4:30 pm | Terry Evans
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has made a formal request to the Thai Government for access to 126 Burmese asylum seekers after claims that the Thai military allegedly forced the migrants' boats back into the sea and left ... More >>
UN Calls for Access to Burmese Boat People
Thursday, 22 January 2009, 4:17 pm | Terry Evans
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has made a formal request to the Thai Government for access to 126 Burmese asylum seekers after claims that the Thai military allegedly forced the migrants' boats back into the sea and left ... More >>
