Archive for 2010
HRW: Justice For The Burmese
Justice for the Burmese
by Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch
Published in: The International Herald Tribune
February 28, 2010
Stanley Weiss (“A first step toward democracy?” Views, Feb. 23) demonstrates the triumph of cynicism over principle in discussing Burma’s planned elections.
If Burma’s ruling generals stage elections in 2010 “without violence or repression,” it will be a [...]
FBR REPORT: Families Flee as Attacks Continue
FBR REPORT: Families Flee as Attacks Continue
Western Karen State, Burma
26 February, 2010
More than 2,100 newly displaced Karen villagers hide from Burma Army after attacks
Seven Burma Army battalions (Five as the assault element and two in support) attacked villagers in Ler Doh township, Nyaunglebin District, Western Karen State, displacing over 2,100 villagers. The attacking battalions are [...]
HRW Report: Migrant Workers Face Killings, Extortion, Labor Rights Abuses
For Immediate Release
Thailand: Migrant Workers Face Killings, Extortion, Labor Rights Abuses
February Deadline for Renewal of Work Permits Invites Exploitation
(Bangkok, February 23, 2010) – The Thai government should swiftly act to end police abuse and discriminatory laws and policies against migrant workers and their families, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today. The February deadline [...]
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HRW Report: Burma: Release Democracy Leader U Tin Oo
urma: Release Democracy Leader U Tin Oo
Harsh Sentence for US Citizen Nyi Nyi Aung Highlights Challenges for Visiting UN Official
(New York, February 11, 2010) – The Burmese military government should immediately release the 84-year-old opposition leader U Tin Oo, whose house arrest order expires on February 13, 2010, Human Rights Watch said today. The government [...]
FBR REPORT: 2,100 Displaced, Villages Burned, Schools Abandoned as Seven Burma Army Battalions Attack
FBR REPORT: 2,100 Displaced, Villages Burned, Schools Abandoned as Seven Burma Army Battalions Attack
Karen State, Burma
12 February, 2010
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Over 2,100 people displaced, 4 villages burned, 14 schools abandoned and a clinic burned as seven Burma Army battalions attack villagers in Western Karen State, Burma. 12 February 2010. (Reports relayed from teams in the field with [...]
HRW Report – Thailand: Cease Intimidation of Karen Refugee
Thailand: Cease Intimidation of Karen Refugees
Push-backs to Burma into Heavily Mined Areas Threaten Lives
(New York, February 6, 2010) – Thailand should immediately stop pressuring ethnic Karen refugees to return to Burma, Human Rights Watch said today. Repatriation to the designated “return zone” in Burma would place returnees at serious risk of human rights abuses and [...]
eleho in Haiti
Officially, eleho is not in Haiti but a member of our team was asked to travel with an organization to the country. Bryan will be documenting on the trip on video for an organization called Project 81. They are a group of people who have been working in Port au Prince and a town called [...]
Thank You
Dear Friends of eleho,
As we look ahead to 2010 we want to take a moment to thank each of you for your support of eleho in 2009. Last year presented us with amazing opportunities to spread awareness and build deep, strategic relationships both here in the States and in Burma/Thailand. We’d like to share a [...]
