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Myanmar repeals junta law for sentencing dissidents
January 16, 2013 by Maureen Cosgrove
Myanmar repealed a law on Tuesday that was used by the nation's military junta to impose long prison sentences on dissidents. The law, which was revoked by President Thein Sein, banned protests against the national convention and allowed for prison sentences of up to 20 years for writing or.... [more]
Myanmar constitutional court justices resign following impeachment vote
September 7, 2012 by Sarah Posner
All nine justices of Myanmar's Constitutional Court resigned Thursday after Parliament voted for impeachment. President Thein Sein has reportedly accepted the resignations of all nine justices. The parliament was created as part of Myanmar's constitutional reforms. Opposition leader Aung San Suu.... [more]
Myanmar signed ASEAN charter despite criticism of rights record [this day at law]
July 21, 2012 by Cynthia Miley
On July 21, 2008, Myanmar signed on to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) charter, despite other ASEAN members' criticism of the country's human rights record and continued detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The charter was designed to create stronger economic and.... [more]
Myanmar president grants amnesty to 25 political prisoners
July 4, 2012 by Sarah Paulsworth
Myanmar president Thein Sein on Tuesday granted amnesty to 37 male prisoners and nine female prisoners on humanitarian grounds. Among those released are at least 25 political prisoners, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners- Burma (AAPP-B). Upon hearing of the amnesty....... [more]
Suu Kyi calls for rule of law in Myanmar
June 14, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
Pro-democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday urged the international community to support Myanmar in its attempt to build a stronger democracy and uphold the rule of law. In her speech at the 101st International Labour Conference by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized.... [more]
Suu Kyi's party granted legal status for Myanmar elections
December 13, 2011 by Jaclyn Belczyk
The Myanmar government announced Tuesday that the political party of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be allowed to register for the next elections. Suu Kyi's National League of Democracy (NLD) decided last month to reenter politics after boycotting last year's elections in which Suu Kyi.... [more]
Myanmar officials released Aung San Suu Kyi [this day at law]
November 13, 2011 by Clay Flaherty
On November 13, 2010, the Myanmar Police Force released Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, ending her almost eight years under house arrest. Her detention by the Myanmar junta had been widely decried by the international community. Suu Kyi's release came two days after the Myanmar Supreme Court.... [more]
Myanmar urged to release remaining political prisoners
October 14, 2011 by Sarah Posner
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday welcomed the release of approximately 200 political prisoners by Myanmar's president, while urging the government to release all political prisoners in accordance with the rule of law. Ban Ki-moon also acknowledged the dialogue between the government.... [more]
Myanmar to free hundreds of political prisoners
October 11, 2011 by John Paul Putney
US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on Monday indicated Myanmar's civilian-led government is planning dramatic changes including releasing hundreds of political prisoners and consequential dialogue with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Journalists, lawyers and democracy advocates.... [more]
Myanmar court rejected Suu Kyi appeal [this day at law]
October 2, 2011 by Clay Flaherty
On October 2, 2009, a Myanmar court upheld the 18-month house arrest sentence imposed on opposition party leader and pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi was convicted in August 2009 for violating state security laws by allowing American John Yettaw to stay in her home. Suu Kyi.... [more]
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