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Targeted Sanctions Reports

The Boycott List January 14, 2020

‘The Boycott List’, lists products and brands produced by Burmese military-owned companies. The products and brands are listed cover a wide range of sectors from construction, media, entertainment, agricultural products and trade. The purpose of the briefing paper is to…

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The economic interests of the Myanmar military August 5, 2019

A report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar. Its recommendations include: The United Nations Security Council, Member States, relevant regional and international inter-governmental organizations should impose targeted financial sanctions against all Tatmadaw-owned companies, especially MEHL, MEC and their…

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Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar August 27, 2018

This is the report of the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFM Myanmar) to the Human Rights Council, released on 27 August 2018. The Human Rights Council established the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar in March…

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“My world is finished”: Amnesty International report on crimes against Rohingya October 24, 2017

In this briefing, Amnesty International presents evidence that the Myanmar military has killed at least hundreds of Rohingya women, men, and children; raped and perpetrated other forms of sexual violence on Rohingya women and girls; and carried out organized, targeted…

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Is it time to revive the ‘Dirty List’ of companies helping Burma’s military? July 13, 2017

Burma Briefing No. 43 In 2002, Burma Campaign UK published the first ‘Dirty List’ of companies directly or indirectly helping the military dictatorship in Burma, or which were linked to human rights violations. The ‘Dirty List’ was a tactic to…

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Time for a rethink on policy towards Burma’s military December 16, 2016

Burma Briefing No. 42 The commentary briefing paper argues that the international community has yet to develop a strategy for effectively promoting human rights under the new political structure in Burma, which now has two power bases, the military, and…

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Modern Slavery: A Study of Labour Conditions in Yangon’s Industrial Zones November 15, 2013

A report by Construction-based Labor Union, Cooperation Program of Independent Laborers, Labour Rights Clinic, Workers Support Group and other labour rights groups highlighting how violations of workers’ rights, including long work hours and low wages, oppression of labour unions, unsafe…

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Drawing The Line: The Case Against China’s Shwe Gas Project September 30, 2013

Drawing The Line: The Case Against China’s Shwe Gas Project, For Better Extractive Industries in Burma This report by the Shwe Gas Movement calls for suspension of the Shwe Gas Project on the grounds that it sets a dangerous precedent…

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Good Governance and the Extractive Industry in Burma July 17, 2013

This report by the Shwe Gas Movement reveals glaring weaknesses in Burma’s legal framework regarding the extractive industries, resulting in human rights abuses, environmental damage and poor revenue distribution. Good Governance and the Extractive Industry in Burma examines the current…

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Model villages are not a model June 25, 2013

This short report by Mungchying Rawt Jat (MRJ) documents cases of farmers who have been forcibly relocated to make way for “development” projects in Kachin State, and are now staying in Sanpya camp in Hugawng Valley, and Aung Myin Thar…

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The European Union Must Not Abandon Human Rights Benchmarks April 5, 2013

Burma Briefing No. 22 The European Union is currently reviewing its policy on Burma, including whether to continue with the suspension of EU sanctions, or to lift them altogether. A final decision will be made by the Foreign Affairs Council…

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Losing Ground March 5, 2013

A report by Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) Reports of business and development projects in eastern Burma have increased substantially in the wake of government reforms and the ceasefire signed with the Karen National Union (KNU) in January 2012. While…

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Danger Zone December 17, 2012

This report by Arakan Oil Watch exposes how a planned Chinese industrial zone is threatening the livelihoods of tens of thousands of people in Arakan State as well as Burma’s second largest mangrove forest. The 120 sq km Kyauk Phyu…

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Lost Paradise December 11, 2012

Women urge halt to expansion of damaging Karenni tin mines A report by the Molo Women Mining Watch Network The Mawchi tin mines have inflicted decades of environmental and social damage in southern Karenni State and new expansion plans should…

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Pipeline Nightmare November 7, 2012

A report by The Ta’ang Students and Youth Organization (TSYO) Shwe Pipeline Brings Land Confiscation, Militarization and Human Rights Violations to the Ta’ang People. “Pipeline Nightmare” illustrates how the Shwe Gas and Oil Pipeline project, which will transport oil and…

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Report on the Human Rights Situation in Burma November 1, 2012

ND-Burma Periodic Report underlines human rights abuses in Burma, with focus on land confiscation This report from The Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma (ND-Burma) documents the human rights situation in Burma during the period of April 2012– September…

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Not Open for business: Despite elections, investor risk remains high in Burma April 18, 2012

The elections on April 1 2012 have been heralded as a great success. However, Not Open for Business highlights the fact that high levels of risk for investors – and the people of Burma – remain. Not Open for Business…

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Burma’s Resource Curse March 30, 2012

This report from Arakan Oil Watch reveals how billions of dollars in revenues from the sale of natural gas have gone unrecorded in Burma’s public accounts and been siphoned off by corrupt military rulers, leaving Burma with some of the…

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Analysis of EU Conclusions on Burma January 24, 2012

Burma Briefing No. 17 EU Foreign Ministers met on 23rd January to discuss Burma policy. This Briefing analyses the Council conclusions issued by EU Foreign Ministers. While the decision to suspend the application of the visa ban against senior government…

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Germany and Burma – Business before human rights June 23, 2011

Burma Briefing No. 13 Commentary on an article published on 20th June 2011 in the Financial Times by Markus Loening, Germany’s federal commissioner for human rights policy. It is rare for a German government official to make a detailed statement…

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ORDERED OUT: The costs of building Burma’s Upper Paunglaung Dam May 31, 2011

A report from the Kayan New Generation Youth reveals how military authorities in Burma have ordered 8,000 people to move from their homes in preparation for a hydroelectric dam being constructed by European and Chinese companies that will power Naypyitaw,…

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What Next For EU Burma Policy? March 2, 2011

Burma Briefing No. 9 The European Union has a common foreign policy on Burma, known as a Common Decision. The Common Decision currently has to be renewed every April. EU members are now debating what changes, if any, there should…

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Poison Clouds January 20, 2011

Lessons from Burma’s largest coal project at Tigyit This report by local Pa-Oh researchers, exposes how up to two thousand tons of lignite, the most polluting type of coal, are being extracted per day from a massive open cast mine…

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Tyrants, Tycoons and Tigers: Yuzana Company Ravages Burma’s Hugawng Valley August 25, 2010

Report by The Kachin Development Networking Group (KDNG). A bitter land struggle is unfolding in northern Burma’s remote Hugawng Valley. Farmers that have been living for generations in the valley are defying one of the country’s most powerful tycoons as…

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Roots and Resilience English July 15, 2009

The Tasang dam, the largest planned for the trans-national Salween River, will submerge 870 kilometers in the heartland of Shan State, Burma. The dam is located in the midst of a conflict area where Shan resistance forces have been fighting…

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Laid Waste: Human Rights along the Kanbauk to Myaing Kalay gas pipeline May 18, 2009

Report by the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) to promote human rights abuses along a 1,200 mile pipeline raised the prospect of further abuses on a far wider scale.

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Insuring Repression July 29, 2008

Exposing how the insurance industry supports Burma’s dictators  

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Drowning the Green Ghosts June 18, 2008

A report by Kayan Women’s Union reveals how the Upper Paunglaung Dam, being built with Chinese investment, has increased forced labour and other abuses for local villagers.

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The Human Cost Of Energy April 29, 2008

Earthrights international documents the continuing human rights abuses occurring on the Yadana project, a joint project between TOTAL, Chevron and the Burmese regime.

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Pro-Aid, Pro-Sanctions, Pro-Engagement July 28, 2006

Position paper by pro-democracy organisations detailing policy on humanitarian assistance to Burma.

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BAT: in Business with Burma’s Generals November 30, 2002

BAT is one of the most important UK investors in Burma. Its Burmese subsidiary – Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar – is a joint venture with Burma’s military regime; a regime described by the US State Department as brutal, repressive,…

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Triumph International Supports Burma’s dictatorship November 30, 2001

Triumph International is a Swiss-based German multinational company owned by the Spiesshofer and Braun families. The company is one of Europe’s main retailers of lingerie. The company has an annual turnover of US$ 1.6 billion and employs more than 30,000…

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