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    Tagged: human rights abuses

    Human Rights Lead Story Military News

    Burma to probe video that appears to show soldiers beating people

    Authorities in Burma will investigate a video that appears to show members of the armed forces beating, kicking and violently interrogating several people, the government said on Wednesday.

    Human Rights Lead Story News

    Call for probe into alleged army abuse after beatings video emerges

    Human rights advocates called on Burma to investigate the actions of some of its soldiers on Saturday after footage of people being treated violently by uniformed men went viral.

    Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya

    Death toll in Arakan higher than reported: activists

    A military operation in northwestern Burma has killed more people than official reports have acknowledged, according to rights groups monitoring the situation.

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    Economy Human Rights International Relations Lead Story News

    Activists denounce ‘atrocious’ decision on sanctions

    Human rights activists denounce the Obama administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Burma as a “dark day” for the country’s efforts to end abuses by the military.

    Foreign Affairs International Relations Lead Story News

    Suu Kyi meets British PM before flying to Washington

    State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May on the final day of a visit to the United Kingdom ahead of a trip to Washington.

    Analysis Ethnic issues Lead Story News Opinion Peace Process

    Everybody should be part of Panglong

    The Panglong Conference must be as inclusive as possible if it is to succeed in remaking Burma, says UN special rapporteur on human rights Yanghee Lee.

    Lead Story Military News

    Burmese army officer denies giving order to kill

    A high-ranking officer accused of giving orders to kill five villagers in Shan State has denied the charge, saying that he only told his subordinates to “clear them out”.

    Conflict Human Rights Lead Story Military News

    Burma Army soldiers confess to killing villagers

    Three Burmese army servicemen under investigation for the death of five local villagers in northern Shan State’s Lashio Township in June have confessed to the killings at a military tribunal.

    Conflict Human Interest Lead Story News

    ERI calls for release of activist charged with sedition

    Accusing Burma’s armed forces of “going after activists who dare to expose its abuses”, EarthRights International calls for the release of Arakanese activist Khaing Myo Htun.

    Lead Story Military News

    Burma Army admits to Mong Yaw killings

    In a rare admission by Burma’s military, a senior general said on Wednesday that five villagers were killed by soldiers last month during an interrogation in northern Shan State.

    Human Rights Lead Story Military News

    Investigation into Mong Yaw killings a first for Burma Army

    Burma’s armed forces is scheduled to hold a news conference on Wednesday to address accusations of war crimes committed against civilians in Shan State.

    Analysis Lead Story News Opinion

    Suu Kyi gets top marks in Thailand

    Burma’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi impressed her Thai hosts last week with her forthright manner and clear advice on the migrant issue.

    Human Rights Human Trafficking Lead Story News

    US to downgrade Burma in human trafficking report

    The US State Department plans to downgrade Burma in its annual report on human trafficking because of the country’s continuing failure to end abusive practices.

    Arakan Human Rights Lead Story News Rohingya

    Suu Kyi meets UN rights envoy, repeats stance on ‘Rohingya’

    Aung San Suu Kyi reiterates her position on avoiding use of the term “Rohingya” during talks with Yanghee Lee, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Burma.

    Lead Story News

    Burma military frees 46 child soldiers

    Burma’s military released 46 children and young people from service, the United Nations said in a statement on Monday, in its first discharge of underage recruits this year.

    Approximately 350 Khumi people have been forced to flee their homes, of whom 141 are under 18. (PHOTO: CHRO).

    Chin Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Caught in the crossfire

    A small community of indigenous Chin people are bearing the brunt of war, reports an NGO, as fighting breaks out in the state’s south.

    Moon Nay Li and Shirley Seng pose for a photograph at the DVB office. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Interview Kachin Lead Story News Women's Issues

    INTERVIEW – Kachin women fight back

    Moon Nay Li and Shirley Seng from KWAT talk to DVB about the ongoing conflict in Burma’s northern states and the difficulties facing Kachin women.

    Arakan Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics

    UN’s Lee caught in Rohingya identity politics

    The United Nations’ Special Human Rights Rapporteur to Burma Yanghee Lee met with MPs and community leaders in Myebon, Arakan State, on Friday to hear about the challenges for the co-existence of Buddhist and Muslim communities.

    Arakan Citizenship Ethnic issues Human Rights Lead Story News

    UN envoy visit draws mixed reception

    UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Yanghee Lee has drawn a mixed reception on her second visit to Burma.
    At Sittwe airport, as many as 500 Arakanese nationalists are waiting to protest her arrival later on Thursday.

    Arakan Ethnic issues Human Rights Lead Story News

    UN rapporteur to examine human rights in Arakan, Shan states

    The United Nations Special Rapporteur to Burma, Yanghee Lee, will arrive on Wednesday for her second official trip to the country.

    News Politics

    Burma disbands notorious NaSaKa border guard force

    President Thein Sein announced that Burma has abolished the notorious Arakan security force that has been implicated in serious human rights violations against the stateless Rohingya minority

    News Politics

    Soldiers using forced labour to be prosecuted

    The military’s top brass have promised the International Labour Organization that personnel who use forced labour will be prosecuted in accordance with civilan law

    News Politics

    Court rejects ‘evicted’ villagers appeal

    Six residents, who resisted eviction orders and were sentenced to hard labour, had their appeal rejected by a district court last week according to their attorney

    News Politics

    Villagers resist eviction, sentenced to hard labour

    After taking a stand against municipal authorities, villagers near Naypyidaw have been sentenced to hard labour after ignoring an eviction notice

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