88 Generation activist Ma Mee Mee dies in car accident
88 Generation political activist Ma Mee Mee was killed in a car crash in Irrawaddy Division, after returning from a funeral in Pathein.
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’88 Generation faction objects to ‘Four Eights’ party branding
Some participants of the 1988 uprising that made the term “88 Generation” synonymous with one of Burma’s most historic pro-democracy movements have objected to a bid to register a political party under the name “Four Eights Party.”
Leading 88 Generation Peace and Open Society member Mya Aye steps down
Mya Aye, a stalwart pro-democracy activist who rose to national prominence as one of several young leaders to emerge during Burma’s decades-long struggle against military rule, has resigned from the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society.
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Politically aspirant 88 Generation makes moves in Irrawaddy Delta
The “88 Generation” has established a party organising committee in the ethnic Bamar heartland of Hinthada Township, Irrawaddy Division, as it eyes becoming a major political force in future.
88 Generation barred from delivering rice to IDPs
According to activist Nilar Thein, a truck carrying 100 sacks of rice was prevented from entering a camp in Sadone Township, Kachin State.
88 Generation continues planning for new political party
Members of the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society, Burma’s most respected democracy group, confirmed on Sunday they are making headway in the development of a new political party.
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NLD rejects Ko Ko Gyi, 88 Generation
The most high-profile exclusion was the charismatic protest leader Ko Ko Gyi, who spent more than 17 years in and out of prison before his 2012 release.
BRIEF – 88 Generation meet with Myanmar Peace Centre
The 88 Generation Peace and Open Society (88GPOS) met on Tuesday with officials of the Myanmar Peace Centre, led by Minister Aung Min, to discuss the civil society’s role in[…]
88 Generation demonstrators may face charges
Four demonstrators are likely to face charges from Pakokku Township Police for staging an unauthorised protest demanding constitutional reform.
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NLD and 88 Generation unite for constitutional reform
The groups say they will focus on changing Article 436, the clause that governs amendments to the constitution and which requires 75 percent parliamentary approval for any proposed amendment to proceed.
Stop arresting farmers, says 88 Generation
By arresting and sentencing so many farmers and activists for protesting land grabs, Burmese authorities are affecting the stability of the state, warned the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society.
President Thein Sein meets 88 Generation leaders
Burmese President Thein Sein met with leaders of Burma’s pro-democracy 88 Generation Students group for the first time on Sunday in a bid to promote political reform in the former pariah nation.
88 Generation Students mull forming political party
A famous group of former political prisoners who have been heavily canvassing the country for more than a year may establish a political party soon
88 Generation Students to hold talks with president
The 88 Generation Students activists group is tipped to meet with president Thein Sein in the near future, said one of the organisation’s leaders Mya Aye
88 Generation members transferred to remote prisons
Feb 9, 2009 (DVB), The 13 remaining 88 Generation Students group members who were being held in Insein prison in Rangoon have been transferred to remote regions away from their[…]
88 generation leader's brother sent to work camp
Jan 7, 2009 (DVB), Zaw Naing Htway, the brother of detained 88 generation student leader Kyaw Kyaw Htway, has been sent to a prison work camp in Taung-ngu, Bago division,[…]
88 Generation Students’ member tortured by prison authority
Dec 24, 2008 (DVB)-One of the detained leaders of the 88 Generation Students, Htay Kywe has been tortured physically and mentally by authorities, according to sources close to Buthidaung prison[…]
88 generation leaders transferred to remote prisons
Nov 17, 2008 (DVB), Nine leading members of the 88 Generation Students groups who were sentenced to 65 years' imprisonment last week have been transferred from Insein prison to remote[…]
More 88 generation leaders receive 65-year jail terms
Nov 15, 2008 (DVB)-Nine leading members of the 88 Generation Students, including Min Ko Naing, were sentenced to serve 65 years in prison on 11 November, according to their relatives.[…]
88 generation student activists given lengthy jail terms
Nov 12, 2008 (DVB)-Fourteen members of the 88 Generation Students Group have been sentenced to 65 years each yesterday. They are Ko Min Zayya, Ma Mie Mie, Ma Nilar Thein[…]
88 generation leaders transferred to Ma-ubin jail after sentence
Nov 05, 2008 (DVB)-Nine leaders of the 88 generation student group had been transferred to Ma-ubin prison in Irrawaddy division on 31 October, two days after they were sentenced to[…]
Two 88 Generation Students jailed for three years
Oct 20, 2008 (DVB), Two members of the 88 Generation Students group have each been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for illegally trading in foreign currency, according to their lawyer[…]
88 Generation leaders' families barred from hearings
Oct 7, 2008 (DVB), Khin Maung Shein, the central court lawyer who represents Min Ko Naing and other 88 Generation Student leaders, said his clients have called for their families[…]
88 Generation leader Nilar Thein arrested
Sep 11, 2008 (DVB), Nilar Thein, one of the leaders of the 88 Generation Students group who had been in hiding from government authorities since last year, was arrested last[…]
88 Generation leaders mark 1 year in detention
Aug 20, 2008 (DVB), It is approaching a year since 88 Generation Student group leaders including Min Ko Naing were arrested after staging a peaceful march against hikes in fuel[…]
88 generation student leaders still in poor health
Jul 9, 2008 (DVB), Families of 88 generation student leaders currently being held in Insein prison are growing increasingly concerned about the deteriorating health of their relatives in detention. Ko[…]
88 Generation Student's health deteriorates
Jul 3, 2008 (DVB), The health of 88 Generation Students group member Myo Yan Naung Thein has got progressively worse in Insein prison, a close friend of his family told[…]
Detained 88 Generation Students' health worsens
Apr 25, 2008 (DVB)
88 generation leaders allowed family visits
Nov 22, 2007 (DVB), Top leaders of the 88 Generation Students were allowed to receive prison visits from their families yesterday for the first time since their arrests exactly three[…]
88 generation students urge ASEAN pressure
Nov 20, 2007 (DVB), The 88 generation students have sent a letter to ASEAN leaders at the start of the 13th ASEAN summit to encourage them to take action against[…]
