Burma was recently ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take provisional measures to stop and prevent genocide against the Rohingya minority. The genocide charges Burma is currently ...
Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced its first ruling in the highlighted genocide case against Burma. The court orders Burma to carry out emergency measures to protect the Rohingy...
by Esther Htu San “Don’t choose a career that will land you in prison.” That was my family’s first response when I told them that I was going to be a reporter. It was a fair warning, especially c...
Burma’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is currently in the Hague to answer to allegations of genocide at the International Court of Justice. The former human rights icon and long-term challenger of...
Despite the transition from a military to a civilian government in 2016, and the promises of democratic reform, the Burmese military retains control of the country. Human rights defenders are increasi...
Six youth members of the Peacock Generation, a satirical poetry group in Burma, received a second prison sentence on Monday 17 November. Last month, five of the members were sentenced to one year in p...
Five youth members of the Peacock Generation, a satirical poetry group in Burma, have been sentenced to one year in prison with hard labour for criticising the country’s military. Civil Rights Defende...
Adopting a neutral attitude about the belligerents in conflict areas of Myanmar that disregards lived experiences can have fatal consequences for people on the ground. International analysts and acade...
As the European Union approaches the renewal of its Common Position on Burma in April, members of the European Burma Network, including Civil Rights Defenders , are calling on the European Union to fu...
In September, two Reuters reporters were convicted and sentenced for violating the Official Secrets Act in Myanmar. The state counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, invited anyone who believes in the rule of l...
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