Male and Female Porters and Human Shields at Burma’s Frontline
HURFOM: Story of male porters “They kicked and punched my back and face, leaving my nose bleeding. Sobbingly, I apologized and explained that even though I’m wearing a soldier’s vest, it does not... Read more
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Myanmar Human Rights Commission and the Release of Political Prisoners is Welcomed, but More Progress is Demanded
Since taking power as head of Burma’s new civilian government, President U Thein Sein has endeavored to show positive change in his country to the international...
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Government’s Navy Units continue to violate rights of Locals in Yebyu TownshipNorthern Yebyu, Tenasserim Division: The local villagers who make their livelihood through fishing along coastal areas of North-West of Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division,...
Coercion, Cruelty and Collateral DamageAn assessment of grave violations of children’s rights in conflict zones of southern Burma This report is titled “Coercion, Cruelty and Collateral Damage: An assessment...
2 Villagers Killed and 1 Rebel Wounded in Ambush After KidnappingHURFOM: The areas of northern Yebyu Township and southern Ye Township are home to several armed insurgent groups and are the areas of operation for at least four Burmese Army...
Flooding in Bangkok Leads to Factory Closures in Three Pagoda PassHURFOM: Severe flooding in Thailand’s central region has led to the closure of several factories in Three Pagodas Pass, leaving an estimated 1,000 Burmese migrant workers...
Attempted rape by IB No. 31 Captain on 12 year old school girlWCRP: On October 21st, a 12 year old girl living in Pai Karain Khawzar village, Khawzar Sub Township, Ye Township was attempted raped by the Burmese Captain Way Lin Phyo of...
Serving as Human Shield, Ta Dein Villager Loses his LegOn October 6, 2011, while three villagers from Ta Dein village, Three Pagoda Pass area, were used by government Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) No.543, which is active around...
Ten Years On: Locals Still Paying for Pipeline’s SecurityThanbyuzayat and Mudon townships: Local residents complain they should no longer pay for security and other fees related to maintainence of the gas pipeline running from Kanbauk...
In Two Villages, Residents Fear Extrajudicial KillingsHURFOM,Kawkareik Township: Following the breakout of renewed fighting in Karen State, Burmese government troops are engaging in extrajudicial killings of those they accuse...
Latest Headlines
- Government’s Navy Units continue to violate rights of Locals in Yebyu Township
- Burma’s Democratic Facade: Human Right Abuses Continued
- Coercion, Cruelty and Collateral Damage
- 2 Villagers Killed and 1 Rebel Wounded in Ambush After Kidnapping
- Flooding in Bangkok Leads to Factory Closures in Three Pagoda Pass
- Attempted rape by IB No. 31 Captain on 12 year old school girl
- Flood, Insect Attacks, and The Hardest Time for Farmers in Lower Burma
- Myanmar Human Rights Commission and the Release of Political Prisoners is Welcomed, but More Progress is Demanded
- Serving as Human Shield, Ta Dein Villager Loses his Leg
- Ten Years On: Locals Still Paying for Pipeline’s Security
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