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Another Wave of Atrocity Crimes in Chin StateUN Security Council Must Act Now to End Myanmar Junta’s Campaign of Terror

We, the undersigned 521 Myanmar, regional and international civil society organizations, call on the UN Security Council to urgently convene a meeting on the escalating attacks in Chin State, and address the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in Myanmar. We call for the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution to consolidate […]

Nowhere to Run:Deepening HumanitarianCrisis in Myanmar

This briefing paper will provide an overview of the devastating humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, focusing on Kachin, Karen, Shan, Karenni, Chin, and Rakhine States, covering the nearly seven month period since the coup d’état attempt by the Myanmar military on 1 February, 2021. The attempted coup has severely compounded the existing humanitarian crises, straining the […]

While people of Myanmar demand sanctions on junta run gas enterprise,Chevron and Total bankroll abuses

2 August 2021 Today, six months and a day since the Myanmar military launched its coup d’etat, 462 civil society organizations (CSOs) made formal submissions to the E.U., U.K., U.S. and Australia demanding sanctions on the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE). Sanctions should allow gas production to continue, but require revenues to be paid […]

Statement on the 11th Congress of KWAT

6th July 2021 The 11th Congress of the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) was held during 24-25-26 June 2021. During the congress, KWAT’s work in 2019 and 2020 was reviewed, organizational policies were upgraded, and a work plan for the coming 3 years was drawn up. KWAT is committed to working towards genuine peace and […]

Statement on the 11th Congress of KWAT

6th July 2021 The 11th Congress of the Kachin Women’s Association Thailand (KWAT) was held during 24-25-26 June 2021. During the congress, KWAT’s work in 2019 and 2020 was reviewed, organizational policies were upgraded, and a work plan for the coming 3 years was drawn up. KWAT is committed to working towards genuine peace and […]

World Kachin Congress Condemns Continued Brutality Against Civilians on 10-year Anniversary of Violated Ceasefire in Kachin State

Ten years ago today, the Burma Army violated a bilateral ceasefire agreement with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) by attacking KIA positions along the Taping River east of Bhamo, Kachin State. The attack displaced thousands of innocent civilians and deepened distrust. Over the last decade, a civil war has prevented Kachin people from feeling safe […]

Open Letter from Myanmar CSOs Regarding the Myanmar Red Cross Society’s Attendance at the Murderous Junta’s Armed Forces Day Celebration Violating Principles of ICRC and IFRC

9 April 2021 To: ICRC, IFRC and Partners of Myanmar Red Cross Society Subject: Open Letter from Myanmar CSOs Regarding the Myanmar Red Cross Society’s Attendance at the Murderous Junta’s Armed Forces Day Celebration Violating Principles of ICRC and IFRC Dear ICRC Members, IFRC Members and International Partner Countries, We, 407 Myanmar civil society organizations, […]

Amid deadly crackdowns on urban protests, regime’s troops commit fresh war crimes in northern Burma

Amid deadly crackdowns on urban protests, regime’s troops commit fresh war crimes in northern BurmaWhile the media spotlight has focused on atrocities by the regime’s security forces in urban areas since the February 1coup, the Burma Army has been committing fresh crimes against rural villagers amidst escalating conflict in northernBurma. As villagers again flee for […]