The Myanmar military is using increasingly lethal tactics and weapons normally seen on the battlefield against peaceful protesters and bystanders across the country. Our on-the-ground events have been cancelled but you can still take action online! Join Amnesty staff and activists in asking Australia to lead the call in defending human rights in Myanmar, and […]
The Myanmar military is using increasingly lethal tactics and weapons normally seen on the battlefield against peaceful protesters and bystanders across the country, new research by Amnesty International has revealed. By verifying more than 50 videos from the ongoing crackdown, Amnesty International’s Crisis Evidence Lab can confirm that security forces appear to be implementing planned, […]
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Amnesty International Australia today welcomed the suspension of security assistance with Myanmar in the wake of the military coup on February 1, and called for further targeted multilateral sanctions against senior officials. “The Myanmar military has a well-documented history of violence and grave human rights violations. Amnesty commends he Australian government for finally suspending its […]
Responding to reports of killings by Myanmar armed forces on 3 March 2021, the deadliest day since the 1 February coup, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Research, Emerlynne Gil, said: “Everything points to troops adopting shoot to kill tactics to suppress the protests, and with silence from the military administration, there is a growing […]
Responding to the reports that 18 people were killed and many more wounded as police and military forces confronted peaceful protesters across Myanmar, Emerlynne Gil, Deputy Regional Director for Research of Amnesty International said: “It is shocking and deeply alarming that the police and military responded with lethal force against entirely peaceful protesters, leading to […]
Amnesty International Malaysia is aghast at the Malaysian government’s planned efforts with the Myanmar military to deport 1,200 people back to Myanmar on 23 February 2021. Mass deportation exercises carried out with little transparency contravenes Malaysia’s obligations to respect and protect the rights of migrants and refugees, and risks endangering their lives. Widespread crackdown on […]
A young woman was shot in the head by Myanmar’s security forces during protests, Amnesty International has confirmed after investigating footage showing the attack. This evidence also contradicts Myanmar military claims that security forces were not carrying lethal weapons. A video shared on social media of the shooting, which happened in the capital of Nay […]
Commenting on the detention of numerous elected officials and others in Myanmar including Australian national Sean Turnell by the military junta, Amnesty International Australia Campaigner Tim O’Connor said: “We’re aware of reports that an Australian citizen, Sean Turnell, has been detained in Myanmar. “We urge the Myanmar military to immediately acknowledge whether he is in […]
In the wake of the military coup in Myanmar, Australia must halt all military, security and policing transfers and training to Myanmar, Amnesty International Australia said. “The Tatmadaw has a well-documented history of violence and grave human rights abuses –– this should be no surprise to the Australian government –– which begs the question why […]