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Myanmar: Two years since Rohingya exodus, Canadian response to needs of refugees urged

Spokespeople available for interviews With the threat of returns to Myanmar once again looming over Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, Amnesty...

Myanmar: End Internet Shutdown in Rakhine, Chin States

Myanmar authorities should immediately end an internet shutdown imposed in conflict-affected areas of Rakhine and Chin States since 21 June...

Myanmar/Bangladesh: Older people denied dignity in camps after facing military atrocities

Tens of thousands of older women and men from ethnic minorities across Myanmar who faced military atrocities and were forced...

Myanmar: Military commits war crimes in latest operation in Rakhine State

New abuses come after government order to “crush” armed group Military units responsible for past atrocities are committing war crimes,...

Myanmar: Genuine press freedom must follow release of Reuters journalists

Responding to news of the amnesty and release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Nicholas Bequelin, Amnesty...

Myanmar: Reuters journalists’ rejected appeal a tragic denial of justice

Responding to the decision by Myanmar’s Supreme Court to uphold the conviction and seven year prison sentence of Reuters journalists...

Myanmar: Ko Ni murder verdict leaves questions unanswered 

Responding to the conviction of four people in connection with the assassination of prominent lawyer Ko Ni in Myanmar, Amnesty...

Myanmar: Fresh evidence of violations amid ongoing military operation in Rakhine State

Military is blocking access to food and shelling villages Operation involves units responsible for past atrocities 5,200 civilians displaced since...

Myanmar: Appalling punishment for three peaceful anti-war protesters must be overturned

Responding to the guilty verdict and six-month prison sentences handed to three activists today for their role in a peaceful...

Myanmar: Rohingya returns plan puts thousands at risk

Bangladesh and Myanmar authorities must immediately halt plans to send Rohingya refugees back to Rakhine State, Amnesty International said today....

Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty’s highest honour

Amnesty International announced today that it has withdrawn its highest honour, the Ambassador of Conscience Award, from Aung San Suu...

UN: Major step towards accountability for atrocity crimes in Myanmar

Responding to the UN Human Rights Council’s adoption of a resolution on Myanmar in Geneva today, Tirana Hassan, Amnesty International’s...

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