The Karenni Human Rights Group’s new report documents human rights violations committed by the Burma Army. KnHRG fieldworkers conducted interviews in communities in conflict-affected areas of Karenni State and along the Shan-Karenni border.
Airstrikes and ground attacks by the Burma Army have devastated the lives of villagers who have had their livelihoods disrupted and forcibly put on hold. Internally displaced people living in temporary shelters and camps in Karenni State and along the Karenni-Shan border are struggling to survive with dwindling funding and emergency relief.
The international community must respond to their plight with tangible actions, including targeted sanctions on aviation fuel and a global arms embargo. All civilians must be protected, much more significant funding must be allocated to local organizations and humanitarian aid must be provided crossborder.