Burma
Burmese comic jailed
The popular Burmese comedian Zarganar has been sentenced to 45 years in jail for criticising the military government’s response to......
Burmese military junta engaging in cyber warfare
This week marks the one year anniversary of the Saffron Revolution in Burma. The monk-led uprising saw hundreds of thousands......
Aung San Suu Kyi due for release from house arrest
The world’s most high profile political prisoner, Aung San Suu Kyi is due for release this week. In May 2003,......
More Pain for Burma, as World Bank Refuses Aid
The World Bank has announced that they won’t provide Burma with financial relief because they haven’t progressed in payments of......
The truth about trafficking
After the destruction of Cyclone Nargis there are reports today that Burma faces another threat, that of child trafficking. But......
Trafficking not top priority for Burma
United Nations Representative in Australia, Abdullah Mbamba, agreed that child trafficking was not the main issue for Burma at the......
Branding human rights- how Hollywood is marketing advocacy
Rifling through a magazine, surfing the internet and across all media, we are bombarded by campaigns aiming to raise awareness......
Burma – the difference a week makes
The Wire spoke to Dr Malia last week about the Burma’s upcoming smokescreen referendum. This week he reflects on how......
Urgent aid bound for Burma
In the wake of the devastating cyclone that ravaged Burma earlier this week, the Burmese Government have finally opened their......
Burmese military control still tight during natural disaster
In Burma thousands of people are struggling to survive after a cyclone killed 10,000 in one town and devastated the......