At least 13 Villagers Killed in Escalating Attacks in Karen State – Statement by The International Karen Organisation
July 1, 2022
Statement by The International Karen Organisation Urgent International Response Needed. At least thirteen people, including two children, have been killed in increased attacks by the Burmese military, which are taking…
Denied and Deprived: Local communities confronting the humanitarian crisis and protection challenges in Southeast Burma
June 8, 2022
Press Release from Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) is pleased to announce the release of its latest report, Denied and Deprived: Local communities confronting the humanitarian…
ASEAN: Decision on humanitarian assistance on Myanmar must include all related parties to avoid aid weaponization by the junta
May 11, 2022
Joint Statement ASEAN: Decision on humanitarian assistance on Myanmar must include all related parties to avoid aid weaponization by the junta We, the 765 undersigned Myanmar, regional and international organizations,…
Senators Young and McConnell: Stop Protecting the Burmese Military
April 13, 2022
On 6th April the U.S. House of Representatives finally passed the BURMA Act (H.R.5497), which calls for action on justice and accountability, increased aid to IDPs, activists and others, and…
Open letter: United States Congress must pass BURMA Act 2021
March 27, 2022
Open letter from 58 diaspora organizations in the United States, endorsed by 87 Civil Societies inside Burma and across the globe, urging United States Congress to swiftly pass the BURMA…
Karenni Community Organizations from Around the World Demand the Burmese Military Junta to be Held Accountable for the Massacre of the 40 Unarmed Civilians
December 30, 2021
Joint Statement: 67 Karenni Community Organizations from Around the World Demand the Burmese Military Junta to be Held Accountable for the Massacre of the 40 Unarmed Civilians and other crimes…
European Union Must Impose More Sanctions On Burma – EKN
December 16, 2021
Media Release from European Karen Network European Karen Network today called on the European Union to impose a new round of targeted economic sanctions on the Burmese military, and agree…
UK accused of a ‘abandoning’ Rohingya with ‘catastrophic’ 40% aid cut – the Guardian
May 21, 2021
The government has been accused of abandoning Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh after cutting aid to the humanitarian response by more than 40%, reports the Guardian. “Dominic Raab talks the talk…
British government almost halves aid to Rohingya refugees – Burma Campaign UK
May 19, 2021
The British government has announced shocking cuts to its aid in support of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The £27.6 million announced amounts to a 42% cut in aid to Rohingya…
UK aid to Rohingya £27.6m, almost half of 2020 – Dhaka Tribune
May 19, 2021
The British government has announced “shocking” cuts to its aid in support of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, reports Dhaka Tribune. “Even in a climate where aid cuts were expected due…