Former monk Gambira arrested for trespassing, vandalism
One of Burma’s most well known dissidents Ashin Gambira was arrested in Rangoon over the weekend on ‘squatting charges’ for entering a monastery that officials closed following the military crackdown in 2007 The protest paradox
Renewed scrutiny of Burma’s vaunted peaceful assembly bill is underway in the wake of charges leveled against ethnic Kachin protestors this week Popular ‘Buddhist’ racism and the generals’ militarism
What does the ongoing violence against the Rohingyas tell us about the nature of political power and the people who still rule the country? Rapper embraces role as representative
Once known as a rebel rapper with a penchant for electric guitars and dragon tattoos, Zayar Thaw now aims to be an agent of change as a parliamentarian DVB reporter scoops Burma film prize
Film documenting a day in the life of a Karen photojournalist during the September 2007 uprising wins Art of Freedom Festival award Peaceful protest bill meets stiff opposition
Bill to be voted on in upper house of parliament but group of MPs say Burma will only be ready for protests when armed conflicts end Jailed monk Gambira ‘beaten, suffering fits’
Ashin Gambira, who is three years into a 63-year sentence, in declining health after suffering 'daily' abuse at the hands of prison guards Six prisoners freed as amnesty draws near
Two monks jailed on explosives charges following 2007 uprising among those released as Shwe Mann says amnesty imminent Parliament to decide on protest bill
Home Affairs Minister submits bill that MPs claim will enshrine into law tight restrictions regarding the right to protest in Burma Burma police block Saffron anniversary protest
Police intervene over planned 200-strong march to Rangoon City Hall to commemorate anniversary of September 2007 uprising

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