Story Archive
2008-12-18
A Burmese lawyer now in exile says authorities tortured evidence out of his clients.
2008-12-15
A Burmese social activist wanted for helping the victims of Cyclone Nargis says the authorities have sentenced his pregnant wife to 26 years in jail.
2008-12-11
Local groups see no progress this year in human rights in Cambodia.
2008-11-26
A brutal assault on two Cambodian women highlights what the government says is an escalating pattern of violence against women.
2008-11-20
Burma’s powerful military returns a child soldier to his family.
2008-11-12
Burma's military government hands down severe prison sentences to its critics, and more are expected.
2008-10-30
Two lawyers get six-month jail terms for contempt of court.
2008-10-27
A lawyer for six jailed opposition activists vows to appeal their sentences.
2008-10-23
Another key figure in Burma's 2007 uprising eludes capture.
2008-10-22
Burmese police refuse to summon defense witnesses in the trial of six dissidents, and verdicts are imminent.
2008-10-20
Four bombings have occurred in and near Rangoon over the last month.
2008-10-15
Dozens of dissidents and activists face closed trials in Burma, including a leading monk.
2008-10-15
Thailand and Cambodia take steps to ease tensions after a deadly clash.
2008-10-04
Political obstruction and lack of access to affected areas have blocked U.N. efforts to end recruitment of child soldiers in Burma.
2008-10-01
The only leader of Burma's 2007 uprising known to have escaped custody says monks have been singled out for rough treatment.
