Archive for 2010
HRW Report: “The Long Road To The Hague”
The Long Road to The Hague An Interview with James Ross, Legal & Policy Director at Human Rights Watch by The Irradwaddy Published in:Â The Irrawaddy August 22, 2010 James Ross is the Legal and Policy Director at Human Rights Watch, where he has worked since 2001. He previously worked in the Humanitarian Affairs office of [...]
Inquiry Into Crimes Against Humanity In Burma
Inquiry Into Crimes Against Humanity In Burma (via Partners Relief & Development) The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have passed resolutions calling for the UN to create a Commission of Inquiry into Crimes Against Humanity in Burma. Now the European Union is drafting a resolution to introduce at the UN General Assembly meeting [...]
Burma Being Supported By North Korea
With the input of North Korean advisers, the Burmese military junta has modernized its Tatmadaw (armed forces) by upgrading its strategic motor vehicle forces, forming a Missile Force and improving the operation of the people’s militias operating under its People’s War Strategy, according to information leaked by military sources to The Irrawaddy. The junta’s objective [...]
Lovemine National Event Update
In October we had the opportunity to work with a student group from Pepperdine University called Lovemine. They were responsible for the nationwide live broadcast for Burma called the Ignite Project. During that event students from all over the country not only watched online but also wrote letters to their Senator. We are happy to [...]
HRW Report: Burma: Military Party Guaranteed to Dominate Elections
Burma: Military Party Guaranteed to Dominate Elections Merger of Two Junta-Backed Groups Undercuts Genuine Participation (New York, July 19, 2010) – The merging of Burma’s largest government-controlled social welfare organization into the army’s recently formed political party is clear evidence that the planned 2010 elections will not be legitimate, Human Rights Watch said today. On [...]
FBR REPORT: “I don’t want to live under this government”
FBR REPORT: “I don’t want to live under this government” Karen State, Burma 9 May, 2010 ” I don’t want to live under this government” were the words of a villager as he stood in the remains of his home that was burned by the Burma Army. With tears in his eyes he described the [...]
HRW Report – Burma: After Cyclone, Repression Impedes Civil Society and Aid
Burma: After Cyclone, Repression Impedes Civil Society and Aid Humanitarian Space Across Country Again Narrowing Ahead of 2010 Polls (Bangkok, April 29, 2010) – The Burmese government continues to deny basic freedoms and place undue restrictions on aid agencies despite significant gains in rehabilitating areas devastated by Cyclone Nargis two years ago, Human Rights Watch [...]
VoiceOfSanDiego.org – Burmese Refugees In San Diego
“Without rice,” said Mu Naw, “we cannot live.” But on Tuesday, that now-constant worry was salved, for the time being. A 25-pound sack rested at the hem of Naw’s bright purple sarong as she stood beside friends outside the worn City Heights apartment building whose units have, in the last two years, slowly been occupied [...]
The Classic Crime Rocking With The BURMA Shirt
We’re stoked the guys are repping the shirt and of course supporting the cause.
HRW Report – Burma: Election Laws May Shut Down Opposition Parties
Burma: Election Laws May Shut Down Opposition Parties Influential Governments Should Reject Sham Process (New York, March 10, 2010) – Newly issued laws in preparation for 2010 elections in Burma are designed to exclude the main opposition party and ensure a victory for the ruling military, Human Rights Watch said today. The ruling State Peace [...]
