| Issue 129 - September 2017 |
| September 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: THE ROHINGYA EXODUS, Women and children form majority of refugees, Humanitarian crisis, Thousands still trapped amid violence, “Textbook example of ethnic cleansing”, Government's "terrorist" narrative, Social media disinformation propaganda, Aung San Suu Kyi’s national address; Permanent People’s Tribunal : Genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, Tatmadaw drops charges against journalists, Burmese journalists arrested in Bangladesh; International engagement with the Tatmadaw; The armed conflict continues in Shan State, Soldiers confess to killing Kachin IDPs; India defends deportation plan; Shan and Kachin IDPs call for continued aid; Economic zone in Arakan State, Land conflict epidemic; Thai Human Rights Commission hears complaint against coal mine in Southern Burma; Anti-Hate Speech Law; International condemnation of the violence...much more… |
| Issue 128 - August 2017 |
| August 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: DEADLY ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE DEVASTATES ARAKAN STATE, The government response, The military response, Humanitarian crisis, Refugee crisis, Escalation of violence and instability, Backdrop of anti-Muslim discrimination, Maungdaw economic zone, Advisory Commission on Rakhine State releases final report, National Commission on violence in Maungdaw denies abuses against Rohingya; Tatmadaw arrests former child soldier, Telecommunications Law, No relocation for dangerous sulfuric factory; More clashes and human rights abuses, Peace talks continue; Refugees and IDPs at the Thailand-Burma border endure further distress, Block of humanitarian aid in Kachin State, India plans to deport Rohingya; Defense budget; Pope will visit Burma..much more… |
| Issue 126 - June 2017 |
| June 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: Telecommunications Law; Anti-Muslim tensions simmer; Victims of sexual violence still denied justice; Tatmadaw aircraft crashes, kills 122 people; Fighting increases in Kachin and Shan states; thousands newly displaced; Situation in Arakan State further deteriorates, Peace process updates; IDPs in Arakan State still facing discrimination; NLD bars members from public criticism of party, govt.; China freezes Burmese bank accounts for alleged links to online gambling; Issues continue to plague the Kyaukphyu SEZ project; UN denies report of Burma’s resident coordinator leaving her UN pos
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| Issue 125 - May 2017 |
| May 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: The government attempts to include NCA non-signatory EAOs in the peace conference, Outside the conference, fighting and human rights abuse continue; Tatmadaw rejects UN allegations - UN prepares for fact-finding mission, Aung San Suu Kyi visits Europe and faces critics, Hate speech and violence still on the rise, Burma's notorious Telecommunications Law - more developments; Cyclone Mora destroys thousands of structures; Rumors spread about President Htin Kyaw’s resignation, Parties file an election complaint case against NLD - UEC rules in favor of NLD; Amendments to the Telecommunications Law likely to be discussed as parliamentary session resumes; Burma’s role in China’s “One Belt, One Road” project progresses; Global Witness’ screening of film showing Tatmadaw’s role in jade trade cancelled... much more… |
| Issue 124 - April 2017 |
| April 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: Aung San Suu Kyi accused of violating election regulations; Govt denies ethnic cleansing, Burma is declared 3rd highest at risk of mass killings, Govt press tour reveals more rape, and another witness is killed, Telecommunications Law: more developments, Ko Ni’s assassination case; Tatmadaw chief heads goodwill visit to Europe, Former Tatmadaw official visits North Korea; KNU holds elections, UNFC: Panghsang attendees form new committee, DPN meets Peace Commission; Refugee and IDP crisis in Arakan State, SUHAKAM report on immigration detention centerOCHA Snapshot: over 237,000 IDPs, restricted aid; NLD MP slaps his constituent; video goes viral; Burma strengthens ties with China ... much more… |
| Issue 123 - March 2017 |
| March 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: Burma’s denial and discrimination, Advisory Commission on Rakhine - report; People’s Tribunal on atrocity crimes against Kachin and Rohingya minorities, Hate speech and propaganda, Letpadaung protest; Women’s Week celebration and talks; NCA updates: UNFC, Clashes between Tatmadaw and MNDAA; Kokang conflict displaces 20,000 people; New privacy law, Judiciary performance reports; Budget approved for 2017-2018; Violence in H&M labor dispute; Denmark blocks sale of Burma’s teak; Burma’s new human development status, Israeli rejects petition to ban weapons export to Burma, Philippine President visits Burma ... much more… |
| Issue 122 - February 2017 |
| February 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: International concerns on the Rohingya issue, Burma’s government responds, National commission discredited, Clearance operations in Arakan State; Aid flotilla arrives in Burma and Bangladesh; Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh; Police investigates Ko Ni’s assassination, Telecommunications Law: More developments; Traffickers sell Rohingya girls as child brides; Aung San Suu Kyi urges compromise, Militias declare they won’t sign the NCA, Ethnic clashes and tensions; Army wants more money, weapons; ID cards to Rohingya: Protests; Thilawa SEZ and Dawei SEZ updates; World Bank’s hydropower assessment workshops face protests, Letpadaung copper mine receives criticisms; Tatmadaw fires on Bangladeshi fishermen... much more… |
| January 2017 Burma Bulletin |
| January 2017 - Pdf, Word |
| In this issue: Muslim human rights defender and NLD legal advisor Ko Ni murdered, Rohingya reports Tatmadaw abuses, Burma’s government denials, International community calls for justice; Malaysia sends food flotilla; Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Kachin IDPs forced to flee again; UN Special Rapporteur visits Burma, Tatmadaw detains two Kachin pastors, Muslim ceremonies halted, Telecommunications Law; Still no justice for two Kachin teachers raped and murdered two years ago; Discussions of peace conference; Burma’s President honors Tatmadaw, Tatmadaw soldier found guilty; Digital ID Cards tested; Myanmar Companies Act; Rangoon/Yangon’s new bus system; Burma faces possible EITI suspension, Palm oil production in Tenasserim Division hurts local livelihoods; Israel sells arms to Burma/Myanmar...much more… |
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| December 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| December 2016 - Pdf, Word |
| In the December 2016 issue: Possible “crimes against humanity” and “genocide” in Burma/Myanmar, Rohingya Muslim is beheaded and two priests missing are missing after assisting journalists; Ethnic armed groups branded as “terrorists”, Ministries’ supplementary budget; Clashes between the Tatmadaw and NCA signatories against the Northern Alliance; Telecommunications Law, Eleven Media Group CEO and chief editor denied bail, Trespassing convictions for farmers; Repatriated refugees asked to pay less for housing ....much more… |
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| November 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| November 2016 - Pdf, Word |
In the November 2016 issue: Violence in northern Arakan/Rakhine State escalates, More Rohingya displaced, Independent journalists and activists report that the Tatmadaw raped Rohingya women, Government intensifies crackdown on media; Two NLD representatives replace USDP lawmakers after disqualification, Amendment of the Ward and Village Tract Administration Law, NLD relieves three lawmakers from party and parliamentary committee duties; Ethnic armed groups attack security forces in northern Shan State; Cases filed for alleged violations of the Telecommunications Law; Repatriated refugees from Thailand face housing problems in Burma; Tatmadaw still needed for “immature democracy”....much more…
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| October 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| October 2016 - Pdf, Word |
| In the October 2016 issue: Northern Arakan/Rakhine State becomes military operation zone; Emergency Provisions Act and Investment Law, By-elections in April 2017; Aung San Suu Kyi calls for more ceasefire agreement signatories, Clashes between Tatmadaw and ceasefire signatory, UWSA and Mongla tensions, Karen National Union woos DKBA splinter; Four National Human Rights Commissioners resign over maid scandal, Dutch tourist jailed after disrupting Buddhist sermon, Tatmadaw arrests 49 Kachin youth for attending agricultural training and much
more… |
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| September 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| September 2016 - Pdf, Word |
In the September 2016 issue: Second ‘Panglong’ Peace Conference,
Clashes in Karen/Kayin State; Peaceful Assembly and Procession Law and Emergency Provisions Act; Gender Committee in the Peace Process; Arakan/Rakhine Advisory Commission, Demolition of Muslim Buildings in Arakan State, Split of Arakan National Party; Forced labor and Exploitation in Prison Labor Camps, Dismissal of Members of the National Human Rights Commission, Man Jailed After Calling President Htin Kyaw “Crazy” on Facebook; Government’s Crackdown on Illegal Logging, Myitsone Dam; Tatmadaw Releases Child Soldiers, Soldiers Found Guilty For Murder and much
more… |
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| August 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| August 2016 - Pdf, Word |
| In the August 2016 issue: Second ‘Panglong’ Peace Conference, KofiAnnan to lead Rakhine commission; USDP re-organizes, Thein Sein replaced, Ministriesachievementsafter100 days, Emergency Provisions Act, Refusals to relax 1982 Citizenship Law
7 MNHRC heavily criticized; KHRG report: “Hidden Strengths, Hidden Struggles”; Armed Conflict: clashes, civilian abuse; Agricultural workers protest sackings; Naga measles outbreak kills 82, 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Bagan, UK promises help to tackle malaria; Salween River dam review promised; Over 100,000 displaced by floods, Repatriation of 2,000+migrants begins and much
more… |
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| July 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| July 2016 - Pdf, Word |
In the July 2016 issue: Ma Ba Tha disowned by Buddhist group,
Release of census data contradicts Ma Ba Tha claim of “Islamization”;Govt. removes over 600 from blacklist, NLD releases economic policy,
First 100 days of new govt: analysis; Second “Panglong Conference’ prep, Armed conflict: clashes, civilian abuse; Protests over land grabs in Bago, Calls from Amnesty for factory relocation, BBC reporter is released on appeal, Human Rights added to curriculum and much
more… |
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| June 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| June 2016 - Pdf, Word |
| In the June 2016 issue: UN: Rohingya - crimes against humanity, Green card program ramps up, ‘Thitsar’ program, Formation of Central Committee, Ma Ba Tha monk denounces protest; Peaceful Assembly and Procession Law; Authorities ban release of torture report, Second ‘Panglong Conference’ in Aug, Armed conflict: clashes, civilian abuse; Burma: human trafficking update, Gambira released, for now, BBC Reporter jailed, Mosque Destroyed in Bago, Plan to settle land grab cases and much
more… |
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| May 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| May 2016 - Pdf, Word |
In the May 2016 issue: 100-day policy plans come into focus; Parliament sets up Arakan/Rakhine clashes committee, National Reconciliation & Peace Center, Armed conflict: clashes, civilian
abuse; Labor rights protesters march on capital, Ma Ba Tha lead protest against US Ambassador, Political prisoners update and much
more… |
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| April 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| April 2016 - Pdf, Word |
In the April 2016 issue: NLD release hundreds of Political prisoners released, other activists remain in prisoner; UN applauds releases, urges quick progress; State Counsellor Bill enacted; USDP dismisses Shwe Mann; Suu Kyi calls for a second Panglong Conference; update on Armed conflict/clashes and civilian abuse; Investigation into journalist killing; US Government calls for end of Rohingya abuses; Land confiscation continues; Water shortages hit drought-stricken areas and much
more… |
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| Burma/Myanmar: Significant Reforms Needed Before Human Rights Due Diligence Possible |
April 2016 - Pdf, Word |
| Burma/Myanmar has a legacy of human rights violations linked to foreign investment and land acquisition for business activities, including large-scale development projects. A flawed and outdated legal framework, poor policy coherence, weak governance, rule of law deficiencies, and an exploitative and predatory approach to controlling natural resources have fuelled human rights violations and armed conflict.
Despite a new government, ongoing military control and/or influence over key ministries remains a barrier to land reform. The legal framework for land acquisition violates international standards. Institutionalized impunity and discrimination, a lack of transparency, and corrupt and unregulated industries present a significant risk to local residents, as well as local and foreign investors.
As foreign direct investment increases in Burma, it is crucial that the new National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government tackles land acquisition as a priority policy issue. The current legal and policy framework must be significantly reformed to ensure transparent investment practices and that human rights are respected by businesses operating in the country. Such measures should be conflict-sensitive, clearly address the impact of past abuses and provide concrete means to protect human rights.
This short factsheet summarizes business and human rights concerns in Burma/Myanmar, and highlights the need for reforms before appropriate human rights due diligence can be conducted. |
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| March 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| March 2016 - Pdf, Word |
| In the March 2016 issue:In the February 2016 issue: Police crack down on activists before NLD-led government takes control of parliment, piling on new charges for protests dating back to 2014 - five leading women activists are amongst those targeted; Court denies bail for Saffron Revolution leader Gambira despite mental illness; Muslim interfaith activists sentenced to two years in prison on immigration charges; RCSS/SSA-S and TNLA clashes in northern Shan State cause 4,200 to flee with Tatmadaw accused of involvement; Civilians continue to be subjected to severe human rights violations and extrajudicial killings; NLD sets 10 March date for presidential elections as transition talks continue, NLD-led National Parliament sworn in and speakers elected; A Tatmadaw soldier brutally rapes a nine-year-old Rohingya girl in Arakan/Rakhine State, and BGP officers gang rape two Rohingya women in home raids; BGF troops and poppy farmers in Kachin State shoot at members of the Pat Jasan anti-drug vigilante group injuring 33, seven critically; List of Reports and much more... |
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| February 2016 Burma Bulletin |
| February 2016 - Pdf, Word |
In the February 2016 issue: Police crack down on activists before NLD-led government takes control of parliment, piling on new charges for protests dating back to 2014 - five leading women activists are amongst those targeted; Court denies bail for Saffron Revolution leader Gambira despite mental illness; Muslim interfaith activists sentenced to two years in prison on immigration charges; RCSS/SSA-S and TNLA clashes in northern Shan State cause 4,200 to flee with Tatmadaw accused of involvement; Civilians continue to be subjected to severe human rights violations and extrajudicial killings; NLD sets 10 March date for presidential elections as transition talks continue, NLD-led National Parliament sworn in and speakers elected; A Tatmadaw soldier brutally rapes a nine-year-old Rohingya girl in Arakan/Rakhine State, and BGP officers gang rape two Rohingya women in home raids; BGF troops and poppy farmers in Kachin State shoot at members of the Pat Jasan anti-drug vigilante group injuring 33, seven critically; List of Reports and much more… |
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Post-Election Burma/Myanmar: Human Rights Developments
(Nov 15 - Jan 16) |
| February 2016 - Pdf, Word |
This short factsheet summarizes human rights developments in Burma/Myanmar since the November 2015 elections, ahead of the 31st session of the UN Human Rights Council.
It highlights the need for intensified pressure to ensure that the incoming National League for Democracy (NLD) government prioritizes reforms that will bring institutional behavior, policies and legislation into line with international human rights standards. Concerns include ongoing discrimination against the Rohingya population and the influence of extremist nationalist group Ma Ba Tha; the continued detention of political prisoners and the challenge facing an NLD government in ending this; civilian abuse in conflict including torture and rape by the Tatmadaw, which remains unaddressed in the exlusive peace process; and immunity secured for outgoing President Thein Sein as the transition continues. |
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| Burma Bulletin - Issue 109 - January 2016 |
| January 2016 - PDF, Doc |
In the January 2016 issue: NCA non-signatory ethnic armed groups boycott Union Peace Conference; women's involvement needed in peace process; report shows cover-up of military rape, murder; Tatmadaw demands disarmament against calls for federalism, constitutional amendments; new armies established as Tatmadaw attacks Arakan Army; outgoing USDP Parliament passes Former Presidents' Immunity Law; Tatmadaw denied control of immigration and citizenship affairs; Thein Sein grants last prisoner amnesty, jails more activists; NLD nominates Parliamentary Speakers, military MPs appointed; multiple jade mine waste landslides; US called on to beef up investment oversight; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much
more... |
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| Burma Bulletin - Issue 108 - December 2015 |
| December 2015 - PDF, Doc |
In the December 2015 issue: Aung San Suu Kyi meets with former dictator Than Shwe, President Thein Sein, Tatmadaw Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, and National Parliament Speaker Shwe Mann to discuss peaceful transition; Government submits bills to shield Thein Sein from prosecution and to lessen NLD authority on National Defense and Security Council; Framework for Political Dialogue is set without equal representation for non-signatory EAOs, women, and civil society; Tatmadaw refuses safe passage for IDPs facing food and health crises; Two more jade landslides kill up to 70 people as Mines Ministry calls for martial law; and much more... |
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| Burma Bulletin - Issue 107 - November 2015 |
| November 2015 - PDF, Doc |
In the November 2015 issue: Election results show an overwhelming victory for the NLD with huge USDP losses; New Parliament will be the first without Muslim MPs since independence, reflecting increasing discrimination; Aung San Suu Kyi takes steps towards political dialogue with President Thein Sein and Tatmadaw CiC Min Aung Hlaing; Observers and media report advance voting problems; Current Parliament reconvenes to push through legislation in final session; 10,000 displaced by worsening conflict in Shan State, civilian abuse and sexual violence reported in Shan and Kachin; Imprisoned student activists suffer health problems during hunger strike; Up to 213 killed in landslide at mine in Kachin State; and much more... |
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| Burma/Myanmar Post-Election Outlook: Trials for Triumph |
| November 2015 - Pdf, Word |
Results announced on 13 November confirmed the overwhelming victory of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in the 8 November elections, which decided 75% of seats in Burma/Myanmar’s National and Regional Parliaments. While the military will retain its allotted 25% of parliamentary seats, the NLD now holds an overall majority in the National Parliament, giving it the power to form Burma/Myanmar’s next government and select a President.
This briefer summarizes post-election issues, including; the presidential selection process; the military power preserved in the 2008 Constitution; Aung San Suu Kyi's call for "reconciliation talks" with President Thein Sein, Commander-in-Chief Sr Gen Min Aung Hlaing and Parliamentary Speaker Shwe Mann; and the final parliamentary session for sitting MPs. |
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| Burma/Myanmar Election Day: Free-est & Fairest is Not Free and Fair |
| November 2015 - Pdf, Word |
On 8 November, Burma/Myanmar held what has been called its ‘free-est and fairest’ election in 25 years. An 80% turnout rate was reported for the 33.5 million Burmese eligible to vote in the election, which saw the first participation of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) in a general election since the (later annulled) 1990 elections.
After a half century of rule by authoritarian regimes, and 2010’s sham election which saw the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) win through widespread fraud, the landmark vote was heralded as the most credible in a generation, but was far from being ‘free and fair.’ The results will determine the composition of 75% of Burma’s National and Regional Parliaments, while 25% of seats remain reserved for the military. |
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| Burma Bulletin - Issue 106 - October 2015 |
| October 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the October 2015 issue: The Election Commission (EC) proposes to delay the 8 November elections; EC cancels voting in over 600 village tracts; Tatmadaw hostilities block campaigns; NLD staff and supporters suffer multiple violent attacks; Police arrest NLD activists and crackdown on social media; Ma Ba Tha enjoys impunity and USDP support; Only 8 armed ethnic groups sign NCA, Tatmadaw punishes others; UN Special Rapporteur casts doubt on 'free and fair' elections; Laborers begin hunger strike; Reports released in October and much more... |
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Fear & Voting in Burma/Myanmar: 2015 Election |
| October 2015 - Pdf, Word |
On 8 November, up to 32 million Burmese voters will elect representatives to fill 1,171 seats in the National and State/ Division Parliaments. Ninety one political parties will compete for 75% of seats in the legislature, while 25% remain reserved for the Tatmadaw. Despite official promises of a “free and fair” election, multiple flaws continue to undermine the credibility of the process.
This briefer summarizes obstacles to "free and fair" elections, including; widespread voter lists errors; disenfranchisement of Rohingya, overseas migrants and people in conflict areas; candidate disqualifications; Election Commission (EC) media restrictions; the extremist Organization for the Protection of Race and Religion (Ma Ba Tha)'s anti-Muslim rhetoric; and increased police surveillance.
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| Burma Bulletin - Issue 105 - September 2015 |
| September 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the September 2015 issue: Muslim candidates rejected by the Election Commission (EC); Voter list errors still widespread; Parties and extremist groups use questionable campaign a tactics; 100,000 disenfranchised in post-conflict areas of Karen State; Regime-backed militia prevents campaigning; NCA fails on inclusiveness; Calls for Letpadan police charges and student releases; Statement from UN Sec Gen Ban Ki-moon; Deforestation at dangerous levels; Reports released in September and much more... |
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| UNGA 2015: Developments since the 2014 UNGA Resolution on Burma |
| October 2015 - Pdf, Word |
The Burmese authorities have failed to implement most of the recommendations from Resolution 69/248 adopted in 2014. In 2015, authorities continued to either fail to address, or collude in serious human rights violations, and took steps to undermine the possibility of ‘free and fair’ elections on 8 November: 3.2 million people are excluded from voting in the 2015 elections; Naypyidaw passed discriminatory laws backed by extremists while tens of thousands of Rohingya fled persecution causing May's 'boatpeople crisis'; a new war erupted in Kokang Self-Administered Zone and the Tatmadaw continued civilian abuses; arrests and imprisonments of political activists and human rights defenders increased by 172%. |
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| Burma Bulletin - Issue 104 - August 2015 |
| August 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the August 2015 issue: Floods hamper political parties’ candidate registration; Election Commission disqualifies candidacies based on parentage; Detained students go on hunger strike; Shwe Mann purged from USDP Chairmanship; Yanghee Lee’s third visit; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more.... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 103 - July 2015 |
| July 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the July issue: Regime frees 13 political prisoners, arrests student protesters opposing military presence in Parliament; Letpadan students’ trials continue; Regime Election Commission announces 8 November polls date; Clashes in Kachin, Shan and Karen States; UNHRC passes resolution on Rohingya; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 102 - June 2015 |
| June 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the June issue: Par Gyi verdict inconclusive; Media restrictions rising ahead of elections; EMG editors charged with contempt of court; Clashes in Kachin and Shan States; Disenfranchisement of temporary ID card holders confirmed; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more... |
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Burma
Bulletin - Issue 101 - May 2015 |
| May 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the May issue: Thai trafficking crackdown after mass grave discovery; Over 8,000 boatpeople abandoned by traffickers; ASEAN reluctant to address crisis; Evidence of genocide in Arakan; Fighting escalates in Kachin, Shan States; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 100 - April 2015 |
| April 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the April issue: Tatmadaw's continued offensive in Kokang Self-Administered Zone; Clashes in Chin, Arakan States; Clashes in Kachin, Shan, Karen States; Thousands of temporary ID cards seized in Arakan State; ASEAN politicians call to address rising intolerance in Burma; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 99 - March 2015 |
| March 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the March issue: Regime crackdown on student protesters; Journalists covering protests harassed; Tatmadaw offensive in Kokang Self-Administered Zone; Clashes in Kachin and Shan States; UNHRC passes Burma resolution; China condemns Tatmadaw air strike which hits Yunnan Province; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more... |
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| Universal Period Review (UPR) joint submission on Burma |
| March 2015 - Pdf, Word |
The submission by ALTSEAN-Burma and FIDH focuses on: Myanmar’s adherence to international human rights instruments; its domestic legislation and the rule of law; the intimidation and targeting of human rights defenders (HRDs); armed conflict and displacement; the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, including Muslim Rohingya; rape and gender-based violence; human rights abuses in prisons and in conflict areas; and the National Human Rights Commission. Read more... |
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| Regime Continues Anti-Rohingya Policies |
| March 2015 - Pdf, Word |
The situation for Rohingya, often described as one of the world's most persecuted peoples, has severely deteriorated during President Thein Sein’s presidency, with a spike in hate crimes and the introduction of additional discriminatory draft laws and policies. Pre-existing discriminatory policies against Rohingya, including restrictions on marriage and birthrates, remain in full force. Stricter enforcement of the 1982 Citizenship Law ensures most Rohingya remain stateless. Read more... |
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| Burma update since 2014 UNHRC Resolution |
| March 2015 - Pdf, Word |
Since the 2014 UNHRC resolution, Burma’s transition has slid backwards, as the regime failed to implement many of the resolution’s recommendations. Among the critical issues the regime has failed to tackle are the ongoing Tatmadaw attacks in Kachin and Shan States and their dire impact on civilians, the repeated sentencing of human rights defenders, increasing media repression, and discrimination against Rohingya. This briefer provides updates on key elements raised in UNHRC Resolution L.21 (adopted on 28 March 2014), focusing on the period from September 2014 to February 2015. Read more... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 98 - February 2015 |
| February 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the February issue: Tatmadaw launches major offensive in Kokang Self-Administered Zone; Red Cross convoys attacked; Clashes, civilian abuse continue in Kachin and Shan States; Students protest National Education Law; Regime revokes temporary IDs; Michaungkan protesters sentenced, more arrested; Other Burma news; List of Reports and Read more... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 97 - January 2015 |
| January 2015 - Pdf, Word |
In the January issue: Tatmadaw offensives continue in Kachin and Shan States; Civilians abused and teachers raped in Shan State; Students protest National Education Law; Yanghee Lee goes to Burma; More arbitrary arrests and imprisonments; US, EU officials slam regime; Other Burma news; List of Reports and much more... |
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| Burma: Crackdowns on Peaceful Assembly and Association in the Context of Business Activities |
| January 2015 - Pdf, Word |
A veneer of reform disguises the threats posed to freedom of assembly and association in Burma. Publicly expressed dissent has often been met with disproportionate force, particularly in relation to large-scale development projects or natural resource extraction. The regime also continues to ignore calls from CSOs to address human rights abuses, including land confiscation, associated with these projects. Read more... |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 96 - December 2014 |
| December 2014 - Pdf, Word |
In the December 2014 issue: Letpadaung
copper mine; Michaungkan protesters; Fighting in Kachin
and Shan States; 'National Race and Religion Protection'
bills submitted; Burma top opium producer; Tatmadaw soldier
jailed for backing reforms; Other Burma news; List of
Reports and much
more… |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 95 - November 2014 |
| November 2014 - Pdf, Word |
In the November 2014 issue: Burma hosts
ASEAN Summit; US President visits Burma; Constitutional
reform delayed; Tatmadaw attack on Laiza; Rohingya exodus;
UNGA adopts Burma resolution; Other Burma news; List of
Reports and much
more… |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 94 - October 2014 |
| October 2014 - Pdf, Word |
In the October 2014 issue: Regime frees
five political prisoners, jails activists, media workers;
Clashes in Shan and Karen States; Parliamentary committee
submits report on constitutional amendments; Tatmadaw
kills journalist; Yanghee Lee’s report; More than
10,000 Rohingya flee Arakan State; Other Burma news; List
of Reports and much
more… |
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| Developments
After the 2013 UNGA Resolution |
| October 2014 - Pdf, Word |
The Burmese authorities have failed
to implement most of the recommendations from previous
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolutions,
in particular Resolution 68/242, adopted in 2013. This
briefer summarizes developments on the ground with direct
reference to key paragraphs of the resolution. Read
more... |
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| New
arrests and imprisonment of activists and human rights
defenders in Burma |
| September 2014 - Pdf, Word |
A total of 158 activists and human rights
defenders were documented as arrested or prosecuted in
the past nine months (i.e. since December 2013). Of this
number, 85 were confirmed as sentenced to jail, while
many others await trial or sentencing. Read
more… |
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| Burma
Bulletin - Issue 93 - September 2014 |
| September 2014 - Pdf, Word |
In the September 2014 issue: Regime
backpedals during ceasefire talks; Tatmadaw offensives
in Karen, Mon, Kachin, Shan States; By-elections cancelled;
Parliament's 11th session; HRDs repeatedly sentenced;
More arbitrary arrests, imprisonments; Other Burma news;
List of Reports and much
more… |