Myanmar: Death of Activists in Custody
Six Cases Highlight Alleged Torture, Junta’s Failure to Investigate
The Myanmar military, since staging a coup on February 1, 2021, has carried out a brutal nationwide crackdown on millions of people protesting its rule. The junta security forces’ mass killings, arbitrary arrests, torture, sexual violence, and other abuses against protesters, journalists, health workers, and political opposition members amount to crimes against humanity. Free speech and assembly face severe restrictions. Renewed military operations have resulted in numerous war crimes. Myanmar has long defied international calls for accountability, including for crimes against humanity and other atrocity crimes committed against the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities.
Six Cases Highlight Alleged Torture, Junta’s Failure to Investigate
Donors Should Channel Assistance Via Local and Cross-Border Efforts
Security Forces ‘Kettled’ Demonstrators, Fired on Rescuers in Hlaing Tharyar
Yokogawa Bridge Corp. Should Cut Ties to Myanmar’s Military
ASEAN Countries Should Adopt Tough Sanctions against Junta
First Such Resolution Recognizes People’s Brave Calls for Democracy
Neither the EU nor ASEAN can deal with the crisis in Myanmar alone, but together they can make a difference.
Pro-junta armed groups that have claimed responsibility for of extrajudicial killings have faced no consequences in Myanmar.
Concerned Governments Should Support Targeted Sanctions, Arms Embargo
Region’s Leaders Should Commit to Protecting Asylum Seekers
Grant UN Refugee Agency Access to Immigration Detention Sites