Human Rights News

State Counsellor sends condolences for victims of Rakhine State riot

January 17, 2018 State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi expressed…

The government runs the risk of ceding so much control to the Tatmadaw that it simply becomes irrelevant to the peace process.

THE NEXT 21st Century Panglong Union Peace Conference is supposed…

Myanmar military gains favour

BANGKOK: Activist Nyo Tun spent 10 years as a political prisoner…

Women’s Participation Will Bolster Chances for Peace: Report

By ZUE ZUE 18 January 2018 YANGON — A report on policies…

Civil society groups demand more say at Panglong

A national civil society forum is heading for a confrontation…

Myanmar Authorities Arrest Rakhine Lawmaker, Plan to Charge Him With Treason

AFP  Authorities in western Myanmar’s Rakhine…

Prominent Rakhine politician arrested, facing ‘high treason’ and other charges

The prominent Rakhine nationalist politician Aye Maung was arrested…

9 People Reported Dead After Police Crackdown on Protest in Mrauk-U

By MOE MYINT 17 January 2018 YANGON — A police crackdown…

Rohingya refugees safety must be ensured upon return: UN

The United Nations refugee agency says Rohingya Muslim refugees…

Myanmar: reverse laws and practices that perpetuate military impunity

International Commission of Jurists, Geneva Myanmar’s…