Jan 20, 2010 (DVB), The International Labour Organisation has agreed the extension of a 'supplementary understanding' with the Burmese government regarding illegal use of forced labour in the country. The…
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Two child soldiers facing execution
Oct 16, 2009 (DVB), Two child soldiers in Burma have been put on death row after being accused of killing another child soldier during a fight, the sister of one…
Burmese woman trafficked to China escapes
Sept 2, 2009 (DVB), A Burmese woman who fell victim to human trafficking on the China-Burma border has escaped from a guesthouse in China, while her friend who was also…
Human trafficking in Burma 'a major problem'
June 17, 2009 (DVB), Human trafficking within Burma remains "significant", whilst trafficking of young women into forced labour and commercial sexual exploitation is a "major problem", according to a US…
Youth sold to Burmese army for $US20
June 9, 2009 (DVB), Teenagers are being kidnapped and sold to the Burmese army for as little as $US20, while those caught trying to escape are often shot or poisoned,…
ILO condemns Burmese law allowing forced labour
June 8, 2009 (DVB), A United Nations group has called for a revision of a clause in the Burmese constitution that apparently justifies the use of forced labour, and has…