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 …
SAC renews threat to execute democracy figures after rumors of imminent hangings spread panic
As the international community vocally urges Burma’s military regime not to proceed with the promised executions of two of the country’s best known pro-democracy figures — an event that rumors last night suggested was imminent — DVB has confirmed from former inmates of Yangon’s Insein Prison that authorities have recently refurbished gallows within the prison compound. …
Daughter of deceased man accuses Arakan Army of torture
The family of Maung Gyi Hla, a deceased man thought to be a victim of torture, say they are disappointed with an explanation for his death provided to them by the Arakan Army (AA). AA spokesperson Khaing Thukha had responded to a question posed at a press conference on Tuesday by saying: “[Maung Gyi Hla] …
The Weekend Briefing: November 27-28, 2021
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Around 20 civilians are reported to have been killed and many others missing after the military launched airstrikes against at least seven villages in Depayin township on the evening of Nov. 27. Air raids are said to have continued this morning. Local sources said that an MI35 helicopter repeatedly strafed civilian …
Buenos Aires court to open case against Burmese military, raises hope of justice for Rohingya
Argentina’s judiciary has announced that it is to start proceedings in a case brought by the Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) against the Burmese military over its campaign of genocide against Burma’s Rohingya population. On Friday, the Federal Criminal Court in Buenos Aires said it was to launch a case against senior members of the …