with daily clashes and swathes of the country outside of its control – Copyright AFP/File STR Streets emptied and shops shuttered across Myanmar on Tuesday as people defied junta orders to go about …
A Year After Coup, Myanmar Is Mired in Conflict and Chaos
the scion of a prominent business family. “How many more people does Myanmar’s military have to detain, torture and shoot,” said Brad Adams, Asia director of Human Rights Watch, “before influential …
The Yearlong Failure to Protect Myanmar’s People and What to Do Now
Myanmar’s protesters clearly demonstrated … and wants to reestablish the “business as usual” status quo. Imposing a global arms embargo would help derail the junta’s military efforts …
Where is the human rights due diligence? Appraising foreign business following the coup in Myanmar
After the 1 February attempted coup in Myanmar, foreign companies and investors had to make some tough decisions. Some exited. Some temporarily paused orders and operations. Those that became subject …
Can the world stop Myanmar from becoming a failed state?
ASEAN has thus far been ineffectual, while China has leverage but has failed to act. If a negotiated end to the crisis is to happen, who will take the lead?
US sanctions Myanmar judiciary officials on coup anniversary
The Biden administration on Monday slapped sanctions on top members of Myanmar’s judiciary and one of its main revenue-producing ports over rights abuses since last year’s coup. The sanctions on the …
US sanctions Myanmar judiciary officials on coup anniversary
The Biden administration on Monday slapped sanctions on top members of Myanmar’s judiciary and one of its main revenue-producing ports over rights abuses since last year’s coup. The sanctions on the …
A year after Myanmar coup, growing surveillance threatens lives
A group of young men were recently stopped at a security checkpoint in Yangon and asked to hand over their mobile phones. After being questioned about social media apps on their phones, one was fined …
Myanmar Junta Set to Pass Draconian Cyber Security Law
While the draft was withdrawn due to the strong opposition of Myanmar’s business community, the advocacy group Free Expression Myanmar (FEM) (which has also released an unofficial translation of …
No peace in Myanmar one year after military takeover
The army takeover in Myanmar a year ago unexpectedly aborted the ongoing restoration of representative democracy in the Southeast Asian country.