AcknowledgementsThis report was researched and written by Human Rights Watch staff and consultants. It is based on in-depth interviews and careful analysis of laws associated with the draft constitution in Burma. The report was edited by Elaine Pearson, deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia Division; James Ross, director of the Legal and Policy office; and Ian Gorvin, senior program officer at Human Rights Watch. Production assistance was provided by Jonathan Cohen, associate in the Asia Division; Anna Lopriore, photo editor; and Grace Choi, publications specialist. Human Rights Watch wishes to thank the Burmese men and women who agreed to be interviewed for this report, and who helped in the collection of vital documents and press accounts of events within Burma. For their safety many of the names of interviewees and eyewitnesses to events described in this report have been changed. We would also like to thank the donors who funded the research, writing, and production of this report. |