Latest News
The Panglong Agreement: Making it simple (SHAN)
Aung San Suu Kyi hits the campaign trail in Myanmar (+video) (Christian Science Monitor)
Myanmar’s political opening (Aljazeera)
Burmese Pro-Democracy Leader Takes Campaign to Irrawaddy (VOA)
Empowering Burma’s voices of change (Politico)
‘Boost pay to combat corruption’: Shwe Mann (DVB)
Largest crowds yet welcome Suu Kyi (Mizzima)
Shan army calls for end to state abuse (DVB)
PTT ready to expand its Burma oil business (Mizzima)
Seventeen political parties to contest by-election (Mizzima)
Aung San Suu Kyi hits the campaign trail in Myanmar (+video) (Christian Science Monitor)
Myanmar’s political opening (Aljazeera)
Burmese Pro-Democracy Leader Takes Campaign to Irrawaddy (VOA)
Empowering Burma’s voices of change (Politico)
‘Boost pay to combat corruption’: Shwe Mann (DVB)
Largest crowds yet welcome Suu Kyi (Mizzima)
Shan army calls for end to state abuse (DVB)
PTT ready to expand its Burma oil business (Mizzima)
Seventeen political parties to contest by-election (Mizzima)
Latest News on Armed Conflict
Up to 10,000 Myanmar refugees seek refuge in China (Reuters)
In Myanmar, Karen Rebels Deny Signing a Cease-Fire (New York Times)
Ceasefires, Continued Attacks and a Friendly Encounter Between Enemies (Free Burma Rangers)
Attacks continue despite Karen ceasefire (DVB)
US decries ‘worsened’ Myanmar violence (AFP)
In Myanmar, Karen Rebels Deny Signing a Cease-Fire (New York Times)
Ceasefires, Continued Attacks and a Friendly Encounter Between Enemies (Free Burma Rangers)
Attacks continue despite Karen ceasefire (DVB)
US decries ‘worsened’ Myanmar violence (AFP)
Press Releases
Release of Political Prisoners in Burma Welcomed, Remaining Ones Should Be Released
More than 50,000 people call on Secretary Clinton to demand an end to atrocities, freedom for all political prisoners in Burma
Secretary Clinton Urged to Prioritize Securing An End to Burmese Army’s Crimes against Humanity by 12 Human Rights Organizations and One Individual in the United States
Clinton should prioritize Burmese Army’s increase in mass atrocities, violence against women during trip to Burma
Americans Demand President Obama Show Global Leadership in Ending Crimes against Humanity in Burma
More than 50,000 people call on Secretary Clinton to demand an end to atrocities, freedom for all political prisoners in Burma
Secretary Clinton Urged to Prioritize Securing An End to Burmese Army’s Crimes against Humanity by 12 Human Rights Organizations and One Individual in the United States
Clinton should prioritize Burmese Army’s increase in mass atrocities, violence against women during trip to Burma
Americans Demand President Obama Show Global Leadership in Ending Crimes against Humanity in Burma
Statements
Supporting Assessment Missions in Burma by International Financial Institutions (US Department of State)
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar By Tomas Ojea Quintana, 5 February 2012
Statement of KNU CC 2nd Emergency Meeting (Karen National Union)
Statement on Initial Agreement between KNU and Burmese Government
Manzullo: Burma’s Release of 600 Political Prisoners “Encouraging,” More Reforms Needed
Statement of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar By Tomas Ojea Quintana, 5 February 2012
Statement of KNU CC 2nd Emergency Meeting (Karen National Union)
Statement on Initial Agreement between KNU and Burmese Government
Manzullo: Burma’s Release of 600 Political Prisoners “Encouraging,” More Reforms Needed
Reports
Burma’s NHRC: An Empty Gesture (Burma Partnership)
Freedom of Expression and Opinion in Burma: Still a Long Way to Go (Burma Partnership)
Ceasefire Talks and Ongoing Conflict Update from the Field (Free Burma Rangers)
MYANMAR: Donor aid begins to flow(IRIN)
All the information I’ve given you, I faced it myself’: Rural Testimony on abuses in eastern Burma since November 2010 (KHRG December 2011)
Freedom of Expression and Opinion in Burma: Still a Long Way to Go (Burma Partnership)
Ceasefire Talks and Ongoing Conflict Update from the Field (Free Burma Rangers)
MYANMAR: Donor aid begins to flow(IRIN)
All the information I’ve given you, I faced it myself’: Rural Testimony on abuses in eastern Burma since November 2010 (KHRG December 2011)





