15th February 2021 It is getting difficult to get a clear picture of what is happening in Myanmar. Both sides now seem to be engaging in a PR exercise and in the case of the Military regime their grubby tactics are getting grubbier. In fairness to the military, they are
Covid outbreak: Lockdown decisions Michael Morrah (Newshub): New Zealand’s new COVID-19 outbreak ‘detected later than it could’ve been’ – expert Audrey Young (Herald): Political focus turns to whether lockdown was caused by border failure (paywalled) Stuff: Editorial – Keeping the border secure is paramount RNZ: Lockdown could last weeks if
The BFD is seeking citizen journalists to write news articles for us in a voluntary capacity. Regular contributor Lionred reported on a disaster in Lostwithiel, Cornwall at the end of last year, providing both commentary and photos of what was happening. Would you like to become a citizen journalist? You
14th February 2021 Warning A graphic photo of gunshot wounds to the head is included in this report. Here is an update on the previous report. If it doesn’t read smoothly my apologies but I am reporting as news comes in before the internet shuts down. Insurgents and alleged
14th February 2021 Editor Update: A video has been added. Watch it quickly before Youtube takes it down. I was sent two video links and one has already been censored by Youtube. The people of Myanmar are trying to get the truth out and Youtube is assisting the Military coup
Covid: New community outbreak Audrey Young (Herald): The best place to judge Ardern’s lockdown is from a rear view mirror (paywalled) Josh Van Veen (Democracy Project): Ardern’s Year of Reckoning? Richard Harman: The advisors behind today’s lockdown decision Hannah Kronast (Newshub): Police set up Auckland checkpoints to
Sara Mohammadi scoop.me Dutch fashion designer Bas Timmer is swapping luxury catwalks for homeless aid: He now sews “sheltersuits” – a mixture of sleeping bag, winter jacket and bag. The ingenious invention keeps people warm who have no solid roof over their heads in winter and have to live on
12th February 2021 Today (12th February) is Union Day in Myanmar and residents woke to the news that the military regime is planning to release 23,000 prisoners. Why? The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) suggested that it was to make room for future political detainees. If this is
According to a damning coroner’s report released yesterday agencies should have picked up on a series of red flags before 5-year-old autistic schoolboy Leon Jayet-Cole was brutally killed in the care of a violent drug addict step-father. Read the full article here. Comment on it on The BFD.
Parliament’s tie-wearing rules Peter Dunne: Waititi wins Caroline Daley (The Conversation): The tie that binds: unravelling the knotty issue of political sideshows and Maori cultural identity Jason Walls (Herald): I spy with my little tie: Which MPs embraced the new tie-optional rules in Parliament? Jessica Mutch-McKay (1News): Hei-tiki in
10th February 2021 The demonstrations have yet to become an uprising, but it is becoming clear that events are following the 8888 uprising which resulted in wholesale slaughter, illegal imprisonment, and many deaths in prison. The Military was hoping that the usual political adage that most protests fade after 7
Parliament’s tie-wearing rules Katie Scotcher (RNZ): Speaker rules tie requirement to be dropped from Parliament Scott Palmer (Newshub): Ties no longer required in Parliament as ‘appropriate business attire’ – Speaker Trevor Mallard Claire Trevett (Herald): Parliament’s great tie-breaker and why Rawiri Waititi got no support from Labour’s Maori
The BFD is seeking citizen journalists to write news articles for us in a voluntary capacity. Regular contributor Lionred reported on a disaster in Lostwithiel, Cornwall at the end of last year, providing both commentary and photos of what was happening. Would you like to become a citizen journalist? You
