Political prisoners among 2,000 pardoned by Myanmar junta
Bo Kyi said AAPP was verifying the list of those pardoned and considers those jailed for incitement as being political prisoners.
Wed May 03 2023
Myanmar's junta pardons over 3,000 prisoners for New Year - Statement
Aung Lin Dwe said the amnesty is a "celebration of Myanmar's New Year to bring joy for the people and address humanitarian concerns".
Mon Apr 17 2023
Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners after ASEAN pressure
A total of 5,600 people arrested or wanted over their roles in anti-coup protests would be freed in an amnesty on humanitarian grounds.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail - Prison chief
More than 5,200 people are being held in detention, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Myanmar junta drops charges against 24 celebrities
The charges against the 24 had been dropped because their involvement "had been due to external factors".
Wed Jun 30 2021
Myanmar displaced shelter in camps, France calls for aid
India said this week that more than 15,000 people had crossed the border to seek refuge.
Fri May 21 2021
Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup
As of Monday, 802 people had been killed in the junta's crackdown on its opponents.
Tue May 18 2021
Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
Freelance journalist Yuki Kitazumi was picked up from his home and taken into custody by troops on Sunday night.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Myanmar activists cancel new year festivities; UN urges end to 'slaughter'
UN fears military clampdown on protests risked escalating into a civil conflict and appealed for a halt to the "slaughter".
Wed Apr 14 2021
Myanmar faces growing isolation as military tightens grip
With an increasingly limited internet services and its last private newspaper ceasing publication, Myanmar faces a growing isolation.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Myanmar coup opponents call for new show of force
Hundreds of people have been rounded up by the army since the coup, many of them in night time raids.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Facebook removes Trump ads with symbols once used by Nazis
The upside-down red triangle is a symbol once used by Nazis to designate political prisoners
Fri Jun 19 2020
Vietnam to free 18,200 prisoners to mark National Day
Political prisoners will be excluded from the release of thousands of prisoners to mark Vietnam's independence day celebrations.
Fri Aug 28 2015
Cuba frees 53 political prisoners as agreed in US deal
Cuba has released all 53 of the political prisoners it agreed to free in last month's normalization deal with the United States, the US State Department said Monday.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Myanmar declares 'no more political prisoners' after amnesty
Myanmar on Tuesday announced there were "no more political prisoners" after issuing a sweeping amnesty order aimed at fulfilling a presidential pledge to free all dissidents by the end of the year.
Tue Dec 31 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024