Why is British aid being spent on Burma’s dead end peace process?
The British government is spending millions of pounds supporting the peace process in Burma, but since the peace process began, conflict and human rights violations have increased.
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Why is Western Union doing business with Burma's military?
Western Union is one of the world’s biggest money transfer companies. They have more than half a million agents around the world where money can be transferred.
EU-trained Burma police attack peaceful protesters with rubber bullets and tear gas
On Tuesday 12th February the military-controlled Burmese police force opened fire on protesters with rubber bullets and tear gas, injuring more than 20 people. In the previous few days, they had also arrested more than 50 peaceful protesters.
Three Kachin activists behind bars
On 7 December 2018, Nang Pu, Lum Zawng and Zau Jat were sentenced to six months in prison and 500,000 Kyat (£250) fine each in Kachin State, Northern Burma. Their crime?
Bangladesh: Don’t force Rohingya back to Burma
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Bangladesh is planning to send Rohingya refugees back to Bur
Rohingya genocide one year on. Tell Theresa May to act
A UN report has said Burma must be investigated for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
One year in prison with hard labour for travelling without permission
Ma Hla Phyu, a Rohingya teacher, was arrested on 23rd May 2018 and sentenced to one year in prison with hard labour, just for travelling without permission from the gov
Reuters Journalists Jailed for Exposing Army’s Human Rights Abuses
Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested in Rangoon in December last year after investigating the killing of 10 Rohingya men buried in a mass grave. On 3 September 2018, they were sentenced to 7 years in prison.
Which EU members are secretly training the Burmese military?
Under the guise of promoting human rights and democracy, the EU created a loophole to allow EU members to keep training the Burmese military, despite their being investigated by the UN for numerous violations of international law.
Tell the British government to stop protecting the Burmese military
Despite the Burmese military committing horrific violations of international law, the British government is refusing to support the UN Security Council referring Burma to the International Criminal Court. A referral to this court means that they can investigate the crimes that have taken place and seek to prosecute those responsible.
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