Burmese lawyers launch what they are calling a “Yellow Ribbon Campaign” to oppose military officials taking over senior positions in the judicial sector.
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Junta fear UN chief's influence on judiciary
July 14, 2009 (DVB), UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was denied a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi during his visit to Burma because of fears that he could influence the courtroom, said Burmese state-run media today. Ban Ki-moon was twice snubbed over a meeting with Suu Kyi when he visited the country earlier this …
Military junta declares martial law in 37 townships across Burma
The military junta declared martial law in 37 townships, where fighting between the Burma Army and resistance forces has intensified, across Burma on Feb. 2. The martial law was imposed in two townships of Tanintharyi Region, five townships of Bago Region, Ye Township of Mon State, Kyainseikgyi and Kawkareik townships in Karen State. Also included …
European Call for Reinforcement of Burma Pro-Democratic Development
Open Letter to the European Union and EU Member States Mr. Charles Michel President of the European Council Dr. Ursula Von der Leyen President of the European Commission Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles Vice President of the European Commission High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Ms. Roberta Metsola President of …
Evictions carried out in Yangon village tract, Political prisoners sentenced 20 years in Pathein
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Three residents of Yangon’s Mingaladon Township facing eviction from their homes and land in Pyinmabin village tract have committed suicide, according to locals. More than 50,000 people have been made homeless due to the evictions carried out by the Ministry of Defense, which claims that it owns the land. It ordered …
Voices from Burma's Borderlands
“Hnoung Eain Thin” Guest Contributor Please believe me. I don’t know what will happen in your countries. It is strange to be considered a thief in our country. In many countries, taking property without the knowledge of the owner is considered a thief. Not so with us. He is only a thief if he steals …