This week, Myanmar lost a good man, an artistic mind, a budding journalist, and advocate for human rights. The cruel loss of our nation’s best and brightest, our very hope for the future, has become a daily occurrence. We mourn and grieve every one of our brothers and...
Press Releases
Condolences for the victims of Tornados in the Eastern United States of America
Our hearts and prayers go out today for the grief and devastation recently caused by multiple tornados across the eastern United States. At this moment, we have head that the death toll nears 100 and is expected to climb in the coming days as the wreckage of homes,...
Address at the summit of democracy
Thank you to President Guaido for inviting me to this event, and Senator Menendez for moderating. I am honored to be here with my fellow human rights defenders from across the world. I recognize that I am in somewhat of a privileged position, safer from the horrors...
Welcome fresh sanctions by the UK, US and Canada against the junta
On the 10th of December the UK, US, and Canada, implemented fresh coordinated sanctions against the Myanmar military. These sanctions specifically target the Quarter Master General’s Office, the Directorate for Defence Industries, the Directorate for Defence...
Condemnation of the horrific immolation of villagers in Sagaing region, Myanmar
On the 7th of December in Sagaing Region, sickening scenes reminiscent of the Islamic State terrorist group bore witness to the the military’s escalation of their acts of terror. The sheer brutality, savagery, and cruelty of the these acts shows a new depth of...
Announcement: Verdict in show trials of President U Win Myint and State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Today is a shameful day for the rule of law, justice and accountability in Myanmar. The brutal military junta has today confirmed that they see themselves as above the law. Not only do they attack defenceless civilians with battlefield weapons but they attack the very...
Condemns the murder of peaceful protestors in Yangon
Today, Sunday the 5th of December 2021, at around 8:00AM local time in Yangon of Myanmar, the world once again witnessed the horrific and barbaric attacks of the genocidal military’s forces against unarmed peaceful protestors on Pan Pin Gyi street, Kyi Myin Daing...
Message on the International Day of Persons With Disabilities
Today marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today is the day we celebrate and recognize the contribution of people with disabilities to the community and society. The World has so many things to learn from these brave people, and their courage,...
Statement regarding the rape of two women from Tidim, Chin state by the junta forces
On the 11th of November in Aklui village, Tidim Township, Chin state at around 10:30 PM three junta soldiers wearing the insignia of the 22nd light infantry came to the house of Mrs Nu Mann, her husband, and her one month old child. Under the pretence of asking how...
‘Sweet December’ and early Christmas message
December is a month that has become very special for many Christians around the world, during which we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. The things we so much desire in Myanmar right now are peace and freedom from the...
Statement regarding the Case of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Su Kyi
The final verdict in the case against President U Win Myint, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman Dr. Myo Aung charged under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code and other charges was scheduled for today November the 30th, but the date...