13 Dec 2021
BHRN Welcomes New Sanctions Against Burmese Military by US, UK, and Canada
11 December 2021 - London, UK - Burma Human Rights Network applauds new sanctions against the Burmese military regime by the US, UK, and Canada.
Press Releases
Our latest news, warnings and responses to events in Burma.
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1 Nov 2021
BHRN Condemns in Strongest Terms Junta Attacks on Chin Civilians and Churches
Burma Human Rights Network condemns the Burmese military’s attacks on civilians in the strongest possible terms.
24 Oct 2021
Burma at risk of mass casualties in North
The recent build-up of troops in Burma’s north should be cause for great concern in the international community.
20 Oct 2021
MYANMAR/BURMA: CSW, BURMA HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK AND 97 OTHERS CALL ON UN SECRETARY GENERAL TO ADDRESS FORB VIOLATIONS
CSW has today joined Burma Human Rights Network and 97 other organisations and 15 individuals in writing to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to “personally lead…
1 Oct 2021
The Killing of Rohingya Leader Mohibullah is Part of Worrying Trend of Violence
14 Sep 2021
The UN Credentials Committee Must Reject Junta’s Claim
14 September 2021 -- London/Yangon -- Burma Human Rights Network calls on the United Nations Credentials Committee to reject the Burmese military’s attempt to represent the country at the UN.
24 Aug 2021
On Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide the World Must Enable a New Inclusive Burma
25 August 2021 -- London/Yangon -- On the fourth anniversary of the Rohingya Genocide on 25 August the international community should not only reflect on the atrocities c…
Earlier press releases
20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021
Remember Burma’s Minorities This International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
As the world recognises International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, BHRN calls on the international community to remember…
2 Aug 2021
2 Aug 2021
BHRN Condemns Fascist Military’s Pathetic Attempt to Rebrand Itself
2 August 2021 – London/Yangon – Burma Human Rights Network condemns attempts by the illegitimate State Administration Council (SAC) to rebrand itself as a caretaker government.
16 Jul 2021
16 Jul 2021
International Community Must Help Burma’s Covid-19 Crisis
As Covid-19 cases and related deaths in Burma continue to rise, BHRN calls on the international community to offer all possible assistance immediately to the citizens of…
24 Jun 2021
24 Jun 2021
Mosque Fire Latest in Tatmadaw’s Campaign Against Religious Minorities
24 June 2021 -- London/Yangon -- A fire in a mosque in Ahlone Township, Yangon is the latest incident of violence against Muslims and other minorities in Burma by the ill…
4 Jun 2021
4 Jun 2021
BHRN Sounds the Alarm on Recent Raids on Mosques and Churches by the Fascist
4 June 2021 -- London/Yangon -- Burma Human Rights Network is deeply concerned by recent raids on mosques by the Burmese junta.
18 May 2021
18 May 2021
BHRN Condemn the Fascist Tatmadaw for Cowardly Targeting on Journalists
8 May 2021 -- London/Yangon -- Burma Human Rights Network condemns in the strongest terms the fascist military for their continued persecution of journalists and members…
18 May 2021
18 May 2021
BHRN Welcomes UK Government Imposing New Sanction on Burma
17 May 2021 – London/Yangon – Burma Human Rights Network strongly welcomes the UK government’s announcement that it will be imposing a new sanction on Burma, this time ta…
30 Apr 2021
30 Apr 2021
Chevron: Stop Putting Profits Over the Lives of Burmese Citizens
30 April 2021 -- London/Yangon -- The Burma Human Rights Network strongly condemns efforts by Chevron to lobby the US against sanctions on Burma’s oil and gas businesses.
23 Apr 2021
23 Apr 2021
ASEAN: Reject Burma’s Illegitimate Fascist Military’s Failed Coup
24 April 2021 -- London/Yangon -- Burma Human Rights Network calls on the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) to reject the illegitimate fascist military of Burma an…
16 Apr 2021
16 Apr 2021
BHRN strongly condemns the fascist military’s barbaric killings of civilians
16 April, 2021 – London/Yangon -- Burma Human Rights Network strongly condemns the military’s arbitrary arrest, torture, extrajudicial killings of civilians and targeting…
