The hip-hop star became a democracy activist in military-ruled Myanmar, and then a lawmaker. After the latest military coup, he joined the resistance, and was hanged for it. Read entire story.
Source: NYT > Arts > Music
Prominent Myanmar Filmmaker Wyne Arrested By Military Junta After A Year On The Run
Htun Zaw Win, who uses the professional name Wyne, has been arrested in Myanmar following a year on the run evading charges of encouraging government employees to join protests against local military rule. AP first reported that Wyne had returned home from hiding for medical treatment, having suffered a stroke … Read entire story.
Source: Deadline
Former Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison & Faces Further Charges
Former Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was deposed by a military coup in February this year, has been given a four-year jail term for crimes of dissent and breaking Covid rules. The charges, which were described today as “bogus” by an Amnesty International spokesperson, are the first … Read entire story.
Source: Deadline
News in Asia: Year-End Roundup
As 2015 comes to a close, here’s a round-up of some of the biggest news stories. The Political Notebook‘s “Year in War” covers events globally, but it’s divided by region so you can see the stories from South and East Asia. China announced this year that … Read entire story.
Source: Persephone Magazine
News in Asia
The last week was filled with terrible news from all over…. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. The quake triggered a small tsunami, but there were no reports of major damage or deaths. Police and security shot tear gas and water cannons at protesters in Seoul. An … Read entire story.
Source: Persephone Magazine