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Seeking Justice in Burma August 2017 ND-Burma’s documentation finds continued impunity for abuses ND-Burma published an update on the human rights situation based on its documentation, which found that grave human rights abuses continue to be committed by government security forces and ethnic armed organizations. Impunity continues to be the norm, with each case in […]

New report: pristine valley on Kachin-China border under threat from Naypyidaw’s export-oriented dam plans

August 31, 2017/in Member statements

New report: pristine valley on Kachin-China border under threat from Naypyidaw’s export-oriented dam plans A new report launched today exposes how the stunningly beautiful, biodiverse Ngo Chang Hka valley — ancestral home to over 4,500 indigenous people on the eastern Kachin State-China border — is under threat from a cascade of four dams, which are […]

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New report: pristine valley on Kachin-China border under threat from Naypyidaw’s export-oriented dam plans

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August 2017

ND-Burma’s documentation finds continued impunity for abuses

ND-Burma published an update on the human rights situation based on its documentation, which found that grave human rights abuses continue to be committed by government security forces and ethnic armed organizations. Impunity continues to be the norm, with each case in the update remaining uninvestigated and unpunished.

ND-Burma Coordinator Han Gyi said:

“As long as there is impunity for human rights violations, they will continue. Both the Tatmadaw and ethnic armed organizations must acknowledge that they have committed grave human rights violations and apologise to victims. Without recognition of the crimes of the past, victims cannot trust they will not happen again. Without justice there can be no rule of law and no democracy.”

ND-Burma demands government deliver justice in order to stop human rights violations;

Government silent on ‘88 anniversary

ND-Burma wrote an article in Tea Circle, Oxford University’s forum for Burma issues, criticising Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s claim that victims of human rights rights violations had been “hindrances” in Burma’s transition. ND-Burma argued that:

“Justice for rights violations does not need to come in the form of criminal tribunals. Words can begin to heal wounds. But as long as Burma stays silent, the abuses will continue. Indeed, the “victims of the past” are not “hindrances”, but essential parts of Burma’s future.”

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s comments came a few days after the anniversary of the ‘88 revolution, which her government did not formally acknowledge. The 88 Generation Peace and Open Society held a ceremony in Yangon where human rights activists called on Burma to remember ‘88 in order to propel the country forward.

Advisory Commission on Rakhine State publishes final report

The Advisory Commission on Rakhine State published its final report outlining recommendations to address conflict in the region. The proposals included a call for accelerated citizenship verification and respect of citizenship rights, as well as ending restrictions on freedom of movement and increased political representation of ethnic minorities, including the stateless and displaced.

The government previously said it would implement the Commission’s recommendations. However, renewed attacks by Muslim militants in northern Rakhine State the day the report was published have resulted in another military crackdown in the region.

Human rights programme launched in schools

August saw the launch of a human rights programme for 73 high schools in Bago region. Between 100 – 700 students will join the initiative, which will conclude at the end of September. The curriculum was put together by ND-Burma member the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), which is lobbying for human rights to be permanently included in the school syllabus.

Ban on student political activities lifted

The Ministry of Education lifted the ban on student participation in political activities. Involvement in political activities such as protests now no longer carries the threat of expulsion.

Human rights commission inspects prisons in reform drive

The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission conducted a five day visit of a number of jails as part of the government’s prison reform process. ND-Burma member AAPP has been a long time advocate for prison reform – their report on penal overhaul with recommendations can be found here.
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New report: pristine valley on Kachin-China border under threat from Naypyidaw’s export-oriented dam plans

August 31, 2017/in Member statements

New report: pristine valley on Kachin-China border under threat from Naypyidaw’s export-oriented dam plans

A new report launched today exposes how the stunningly beautiful, biodiverse Ngo Chang Hka valley — ancestral home to over 4,500 indigenous people on the eastern Kachin State-China border — is under threat from a cascade of four dams, which are among 50 large hydropower projects planned by the Burmese government, mainly for export.

“Saving the Ngo Chang Hka Valley” by the Kachin Development Networking Group (KDNG), details secretive plans by China’s YEIG International Energy Cooperation and Development Corporation to dam the Ngo Chang Hka – a tributary of the N’Mai, one of the headwaters of the Irrawaddy – to produce 1,200 megawatts of electricity. This is part of Burma’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy target to increase national hydropower capacity from about 3,000 to 45,000 megawatts by 2030.

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ND-Burma formed in 2004 in order to provide a way for Burma human rights organizations to collaborate on the human rights documentation process. The 13 ND-Burma member organizations seek to collectively use the truth of what communities in Burma have endured to advocate for justice for victims. ND-Burma trains local organizations in human rights documentation; coordinates members’ input into a common database using Martus, a secure open-source software; and engages in joint-advocacy campaigns.

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