Burma re-arrests Saffron Revolution leader Gambira
Burma has arrested a former monk and leader of a 2007 uprising on grounds of illegally crossing the border, spotlighting the issue of political prisoners.
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Seven years on, reforms have not yet healed the wounds of the Saffron Revolution
Seven years on from the Saffron revolution, monks speak of the wounds that haven’t healed.
Saffron revolution monks given lengthy jail terms
Nov 07, 2008 (DVB)-Two monks arrested in connection with last year’s Saffron Revolution have been given lengthy jail terms by Rangoon Kyauktaga township court yesterday morning, according to legal sources.[…]
Sittwe monk says Saffron Revolution is not over
Sep 27, 2008 (DVB), A monk who took part in a demonstration in Sittwe today to mark the one-year anniversary of the monk-led protests which were crushed by the military[…]
Sittwe monk says Saffron Revolution is not over
Sep 27, 2008 (DVB), A monk who took part in a demonstration in Sittwe today to mark the one-year anniversary of the monk-led protests which were crushed by the military[…]
Supporters of Saffron Revolution denied electricity
May 22, 2008 (DVB), Due to their support for the monk-led protests last September, some people living in Bahan township have still not had their electricity reconnected after it was[…]
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Justice in Burma: Wounds on the wall
Veronica Collins argues that a museum run by former political prisoners showcases the lasting impact of state brutality on Burmese society.
Burma at 70: Why it’s time to end the Myanmar morality play
An argument against staging Burma’s transition as a tale of good and evil.
Petitions against Wirathu to be lodged with Sangha
“If the Sangha do not respond to us, we will cast the petition across the whole of Rangoon. And if that doesn’t work, we’ll take our campaign to Mandalay and other areas.”
Support rallied for Myanmar Now journalist in defamation row
Supporters have rallied behind embattled journalist Swe Win after a defamation complaint was filed against him on behalf of extremist monk Wirathu.
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Rohingya crisis: Kofi Annan team arrives in Sittwe
Former UN chief’s team to travel to Maungdaw, which has been under lockdown since the military launched a sweep of the territory after militant attacks on 9 October.
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Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners
“There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.
Monks’ censure deepens Ma Ba Tha’s isolation
Mainstream Buddhist clerics are among the growing chorus of voices speaking out against the divisive activities of Buddhist nationalist group Ma Ba Tha.
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Interview: ‘Imprisonment of users is not effective’
Aye Aye Mu, the NLD MP for Kale Township, talks about the growing drug crisis in Sagaing Division.
Religious affairs minister urges measures to rein in hate
Religious Affairs Minister Thura Aung Ko criticised monks for “wasting time” on social media, calling it “a platform for the ignition of religious and racial tensions”.
For Gambira, another long-awaited release
The former monk Ashin Gambira, a leading figure in the 2007 Saffron Revolution, stepped out of prison today after serving what will hopefully be his last sentence.
Gambira released as trespassing charges dropped
Gambira, one of the leaders of the 2007 Saffron Revolution, has been released from prison today after charges against him for alleged offenses committed in 2012 are dropped.
More charges heaped on Gambira
“I am sad as all this is happening just when I was due to be released,” said Gambira, speaking at the Thanlyin township court on Thursday.
Gambira faces extended term in prison
The fresh charges against the former monk come just three days before his due date for release, after serving a six-month sentence on an immigration charge.
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Gambira sentenced to six months with hard labour
The sentence, handed down today in Mandalay, was denounced by the former monk who led the 2007 Saffron Revolution.
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Editorial: Justice Must be Done in Par Gyi Case
More must be done to ensure that Burma’s military is held accountable for the atrocities it has committed against ordinary citizens.
Letpadan protesters released, but leaders remain behind bars
Dozens of student protestors and a few high-profile activists were released today, but the fate of a number of others remains unclear.
Veteran human rights defender sees major reforms ahead
On 17 January, lawyer Robert Sann Aung was sitting in his office in downtown Rangoon listening to Voice of America‘s Burmese-language broadcast when he heard a report that Gambira, one[…]
Lacking support, Burma’s mental health patients suffer in silence
Mental health patients—many of them victims of junta-era repression—suffer in silence due to cultural stigma and a lack of psychological health care.
Ex-junta VP casts shadow over election of civilian president
While parliament’s vote for a civilian president is greeted with optimism, the appointment of a junta-era figure to first vice-president concerns many.
Gambira indicted on immigration charge
Ashin Gambira, one of Burma’s most well-known dissidents, has been formally indicted at a Mandalay court six weeks after his arrest.
Gambira denied bail at first hearing
During the first hearing, Robert San Aung tried to get bail for his client on health grounds, as there is no proper psychiatric healthcare in prison, but the request was refused by the judge.
52 political prisoners freed in amnesty
The release, which included several high-profile prisoners of conscience, comes after recent pressure on the Burmese government from the United States, as well as rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.
Monk pressure ends student hunger strike
Detained student activists ended nearly three weeks of hunger striking yesterday, following calls from influential political leaders and organisations.
