Mizzima
2009-02-17
The United Nations Human Rights expert on Monday met five political prisoners in Rangoon's notorious Insein prison as part of his second trip to...
2009-02-17
Famous comedian and film director Zargana's prison term was commuted by 24 years by the Rangoon Division court on February 13. Now Zargana, who is...
2009-02-14
The Burmese consulate in Hong Kong has denied that the Rohingya people are part of Burma's ethnic groups, saying that Burma does not have Rohingya...
2009-02-14
The United Nations' Human Rights expert on Burma Tomas Ojea Quintana will begin a six-day visit to military-ruled Burma on Saturday to assess the...
2009-02-14
Burma's military rulers have secretly extended the term of house arrest of the Vice- Chairman of the opposition party, National League for Democracy...
2009-02-13
Burma's government in exile – the National Coalition Government of Union of Burma – today urged the ruling military junta to immediately begin a...
2009-02-13
Burma's main opposition party the National League for Democracy on Thursday launched a signature campaign reiterating its call for the release of all...
2009-02-11
The local authorities of Prome Township have banned the sale of poultry in the township after the death of some chickens due to the twisted neck...
2009-02-11
The United Nations Secretary-General yesterday refuted dubbing his special envoy Ibrahim Gambari's recent visit to Burma a failure, saying his envoy...
2009-02-11
For the first time, a Burmese News Agency in exile has been nominated for a prestigious press freedom award for its commitment and dedication on...
2009-02-11
Burma's main opposition party the National League for Democracy on Tuesday urged the international community to provide humanitarian support and...
2009-02-10
Burma campaign groups from 13 European countries have urged the European Union to strengthen its policy of sanctions on Burma and to pressure the...
2009-02-10
Indonesia said it is allowing the United Nations Refugee agency access to nearly 400 Rohingya boatpeople, who were rescued from Sabang Island of Aceh...
2009-02-06
The Editor and a reporter of Rangoon-based 'News Watch' weekly journal, have been acquitted, after being detained for over two months in the...
2009-02-06
Burma's main opposition party - National League for Democracy - has welcomed the United Nations' Secretary-General's call for the Burmese government...