Entries by ND Burma

Thousands displaced by Myanmar junta raids on Chindwin River villages

The latest attacks come amid reports that the military is using the river to transport supplies to northern Sagaing Region At least 5,000 people have been displaced by recent military raids targeting villages along the Chindwin River in Sagaing Region, according to local relief workers. The latest attacks come as seven cargo ships, accompanied by […]

Human Rights Situation weekly update (July 22 to 31, 2023)

Human Rights Violations took place in States and Regions from July 22 to 31, 2023 Military Junta Troops launched airstrikes and dropped bombs in Sagaing Region and Shan State from July 22nd to 31st. A woman who died was hitted by a car and arrested by the Military junta in Shwepyitha Township, Yangon Region.Electricity was […]

Human Rights Situation weekly update (July 15 to 21, 2023)

Human Rights Violations took place in States and Regions from July 15 to 21, 2023 Military Junta troops launched airstrikes and dropped bombs including fire bombs in Sagaing Region, Chin State, and Kayin State from  15th to 21st July. 12 civilians including 2 children died by the Military’s arresting and killing. They also burnt and […]

Myanmar military dumps bodies of 4 civilians in river, lake

Locals say the men were working as carpenters in a Mandalay region village. Junta troops in Myanmar’s Mandalay region tortured and killed four carpenters before dumping their bodies in a river and a lake, residents told RFA Friday. Locals found the remains of 28-year-old Ye Naung Soe and 46-year-old Kyaw Myo from Madaya township, and […]

Junta kills nearly a dozen in Sagaing Region over span of 11 days

On a rampage through more than ten villages in Ayadaw and Myinmu townships, a column of soldiers torched houses as well as executing unarmed civilians and a captive resistance fighter Maung Shwe WahJuly 19, 2023 Ten civilians and a resistance member were killed during raids and arson attacks by the army in Sagaing Region’s Myinmu […]

Urgent Statement: More Extrajudicial Killings from Daik-U Prison

Date: July 19, 2023 On June 27, 2023, 37 political prisoners from Daik-U (Kyaiksakaw) Prison went missing. Thereafter, on July 7 and 8, a Daik-U Prison Officer sent letters to the families of Khant Linn Naing (aka Ko Khant, aka Let Wel) and Pyae Phyo Hein (aka Ko Pyae) to inform them they had died […]

Human Rights Situation weekly update (July 8 to 14, 2023)

Human Rights Violations took place in States and Regions from July 8 to 14, 2023 Military Junta troops launched an airstrike and dropped bombs in Sagaing Region, Chin State, Kayah State, and Kayin State from July 8th to 14th. They also burnt and killed 3 civilians from Sagaing Region. 4 underage children died and 7 […]

US again touts importance of Myanmar peace plan despite divisions within ASEAN

Statement by top diplomats said many members viewed Thai meeting with junta foreign minister as a positive step. Washington on Friday again urged countries to push Myanmar on a peace plan that has failed so far, although the regional bloc is divided over how to handle the Burmese crisis. Countries must persuade the Burmese military […]

Divided ASEAN condemns Myanmar violence again, supports five-point plan

RECASTS WITH JOINT COMMUNIQUE ASEAN foreign ministers on Thursday condemned violence in Myanmar again and repeated support for a peace plan ignored by its junta rulers, as the divided bloc struggled to find unity over the protracted crisis. Myanmar has been ravaged by deadly violence since a military coup ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government […]