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NEWS
End this Terror
The genocidal military junta in Myanmar is directly responsible not only for the humanitarian, violence and COVID-19 crises, but they are also directly responsible for killing the dreams and aspirations of our brave young and old people alike. I hope this work of art...
Thadingyut
Today is a special day because it is the day of light, the festival of light in Myanmar, the celebration of the light of love and freedom, the light of hope and peace, it is the celebration day of THADINGYUT. Through these works of art, we are trying to express that...
Pastor Cung Biak Hum
Today I would like to open my heart to you all more than before. I have been trying to find a way to express this pain that holds me hostage and I know holds many of you hostage. I asked my family to draw something based on my thoughts and will be sharing more in the...
Media FAQ September
Regarding ASEAN's 5-point Consensus While we are deeply grateful to ASEAN for all their efforts to help bring this conflict to an end, and we applaud the principles espoused in the five-point consensus, we must note that to be effective, any resolution must contain...
Media Response September
Thank you for your questions! I really appreciate everything that VOA is doing in raising awareness to the situation in Myanmar. I am sending you somewhat of a long reply because I feel it is vitally important that the International community - the UN - hears the...
Civilians, Children, Churches, and People with Disabilities Attacked (Expanded)
URGENT REPORT & APPEAL: Civilians and Children, Churches, and People with Disabilities Attacked in Kayah State and Yangon CHURCH ATTACKED IN KAYAN THAR YAR, KAYAH - MAY 24, 2021, 1 AM: Four civilians were killed and around 8 injured when military junta...
PRESS RELEASES
Statement on the torture and murder of a journalist in Yangon by the military following the silent strike
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...
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...