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Thousands attend funeral of Burmese democracy hero as tributes to his courage pour in
Rights campaigners, politicians and many others have added their tributes to U Win Tin’s courage, sustained during and after nearly two decades of brutal treatment in jail in Burma.
What does the state of media freedom tell us about Burma’s “transition to democracy”?
Three years after Burma embarked on a path toward democracy and away from its history of military rule, assessments of its success vary, especially around media freedom and free expression.
Transparency, independent media are vital for global development plan
195 civil society organisations from around the world have called on the UN to put government accountability and independent media at the centre of a new framework for global development.
Large Yangon demonstration calls for repeal of laws that violate rights in Burma
In one of the biggest demonstrations in Myanmar in years, thousands of protesters gathered in central Yangon on January 5, 2014 to demand the repeal of laws blamed for violating human rights. An estimated two thousand people from nearly 60 activist groups participated in the demonstration, one of the biggest in Yangon since the monks’ […]
Burmese journalist criticises police over assault probe delay
A Burmese reporter at a Yangon daily newspaper has complained about the slow progress of a police investigation into an alleged assault by local officials.
Fifty-six political prisoners to be released in Burma
On 8 October 2013, Burma began freeing dozens of its remaining detained activists, officials said, after the country vowed to release all prisoners of conscience by the end of the year.
Burmese activist jailed for copper mine protest
Burma has jailed an activist for two years in connection with protests over a controversial mine project, despite the regime’s pledge to free all political prisoners.
Burmese parliament approves amendment to Electronic Transactions Law
Burma’s Lower House approved a proposal to amend the Electronic Transactions Law making it “more humane”; numerous political activists and student leaders were jailed under this law.