Articles by Mizzima News
Exhumation reveals that Burmese journalist’s body had extensive injuries
Witnesses to the exhumation of the body of Burmese journalist Ko Aung Kyaw Naing (Ko Par Gyi) claim they saw many injuries to the head, ribs, groin and leg, though the cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Youth and student unions vow to free arrested Burmese activist
Burmese activist Ma Phyu Hnin Htwe faces prosecution accused of participating in the unlawful detention of two Chinese citizens, employees of the Wenbao Company that runs the controversial copper mine in Letpadaung. The mine has been the site of clashes with local people over alleged issues of land confiscation, threats to locals’ health and the environment.
Political activists still jailed in Burma, amnesty announcement notwithstanding
The Burmese authorities announced that some 3,000 prisoners would be released in an amnesty, but none of the country’s prisoners of conscience – activists detained solely for peacefully expressing their views – will be included in the release, notes Amnesty International.
Burmese court reduces journalists’ sentence to seven years
The five “Unity journal” employees who were sentenced to ten years imprisonment with hard labour have had their sentence reduced to 7 years imprisonment. The charges arose from a January 2014 report that a military facility was making chemical weapons, a claim denied by the Burmese government.
Burma’s Ministry of Information prepares to sue Eleven Media
The Ministry of Information is going ahead with its plan to sue the Eleven Media Group over stories alleging impropriety of Burmese government officials involving the purchase of a printing press.
‘I am really worried about our country’s future’: Reflections from a former political prisoner
Former political prisoner Nay Phone Latt speaks of his passion for information and communications technology, concerns about hate speech in Burma and his efforts to create a more tolerant society.
Burmese comedian Zarganar on his time in prison, securing the release of political prisoners
In this interview, Zarganar, Burma’s most popular comedian, speaks about his campaign to secure the release of remaining political prisoners, as well as his unlikely friendship with a murderer known as Buffalo, who helped him find the path to forgiveness.
Burmese protest leader sentenced to four months with hard labour
U Sein Than, who was charged in May 2014 as the leader of a protest camp, was sentenced to four months imprisonment with hard labour for what the Burmese authorities determined was an unauthorised protest held before his original May 21 court hearing.