Entries by ND Burma

Human Rights Documentation Training Manual

The Network for Human Rights Documentation in Burma (ND-Burma) is pleased to announce the publishing of the Training Manual for Human Rights Documentation Training, which is available in both Burmese and English. The manual is one of the collective efforts of the 12 member organizations of the ND-Burma. ND-Burma has been documenting the human rights […]

Human Rights Situation in Burma (March 2011 to March 2012)

The periodic report of the Network for Human Rights Documentation – Burma (ND–Burma) documents the human rights situation in Burma from March 2011 – March 2012 the period marking President Thein Sein and his government being in office. The ND-Burma periodic report provides up-to-date information on human rights violations (HRVs) and highlights pressing issues and […]

Burma’s Democratic Facade: Human Right Abuses Continued

Executive Summary In Burma (also known as Myanmar), the new President Thein Sein (former Gen. Thein Sein) has attempted to move towards democratization or a democratic transition, by establishing a dialogue with pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and allowed her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), to participate in the general elections.  […]

Monopoly Tea Farms

The Ta’ang (Palaung) people are traditionally tea cultivators, however, they currently face economic hardship due to a decline in the tea market in 2011. Although the tea price was good and many tea traders bought tea during the Shwe Pyi Oo (first harvest), one week later the price of tea fell and just a few […]

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