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Hsipaw public gather to oppose Naypyidaw’s new budget allocation for Upper Yeywa dam

Media Release by local people and MPs in Hsipaw township October 12, 2018 Hsipaw public gather to oppose Naypyidaw’s new budget allocation for Upper Yeywa dam About...

Burma Army drones and new strategic road instil fear among IDPs on Shan-Thai border

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation October 4, 2018 Burma Army drones and new strategic road instil fear among IDPs on Shan-Thai border Burma Army use...

Myanmar Energy Ministry must stop ignoring warning signs of Upper Yeywa dam instability

Statement by villagers of Wan Talong: Myanmar Energy Ministry must stop ignoring warning signs of Upper Yeywa dam instability September 11, 2018 Villagers of Wan Talong in...

Burma Army conscripts porters, detains elderly and children during “clearance operations”

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation September 7, 2018 Burma Army conscripts porters, detains elderly and children during “clearance operations” near Upper Yeywa dam site...

ASSR fully supports demands of Ta Long villagers to halt Upper Yeywa dam

ASSR fully supports demands of Ta Long villagers to halt Upper Yeywa dam August 23, 2018 Following the visit by eleven MPs to Ta Long village,...

CSOs in Hsipaw township strongly oppose dams on Namtu river

Media Statement by CSOs in Hsipaw township August 8, 2018 CSOs in Hsipaw township strongly oppose dams on Namtu river 11 civil society organizations (CSOs) and 37...

Burma Army and militia severely torture village headman for alleged RCSS/SSA links in Loilem, southern Shan State

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation July 19, 2018 Burma Army and militia severely torture village headman for alleged RCSS/SSA links in Loilem, southern Shan...

Fatal attack on boat carrying civilians in southern Shan State highlights insecurity of planned Salween dams

Update by Action for Shan State Rivers May 11, 2018 Fatal attack on boat carrying civilians in southern Shan State highlights insecurity of planned Salween dams On...

Brutal rape of 73-year-old woman by Burma Army soldier in Mong Phyak highlights vulnerability of women in militarized eastern Shan State

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation April 23, 2018 Brutal rape of 73-year-old woman by Burma Army soldier in Mong Phyak highlights vulnerability of women...

Killing and torture of civilians by Burma Army in Kyaukme and Mong Kung townships

Update by the Shan Human Rights Foundation March 26, 2018 Killing and torture of civilians by Burma Army in Kyaukme and Mong Kung townships 1.Two villagers shot...

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