Report of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar
Great to see @CatherineWest1 raising with the British Government Singapore’s role in raw materials and weapons components reaching Burma, but very disappointing non-answer by the Government to the question. https://t.co/mG5fTkbYKL
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) January 23, 2023
Interview with @zoyaphan, Campaigns Manager at Burma Campaign UK
“THE MILITARY IS BOASTING ABOUT NATIONALISM AND INDEPENDENCE BUT THEY ARE ULTIMATELY DEPENDENT ON RUSSIA AND CHINA FOR THEIR SURVIVAL.”https://t.co/Hf1TGklhLJ
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) January 24, 2023
Myanmar: Two Years Since Coup, Impunity Writ Large https://t.co/MVSPD1zEfy
— Opinio Juris (@opiniojuris) January 31, 2023
The Burmese military have long seen UN Special Envoys as a valuable diplomatic tool, playing games with visa access in order to push the bar so low that just being able to visit the country was judged as a success, despite there being no tangible outcome. https://t.co/NOy8CvzmNT
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) August 18, 2022
“Decades of diplomatic efforts by UN Special Envoys to Burma have not only failed to produce positive results, but have in fact been used by the military to their benefit,” said @MarkFarmaner https://t.co/rb77X5sZSj
— Zoya Phan (@zoyaphan) August 18, 2022
To find out which international companies help fund, arm and equip the Burmese military, take a look at our ‚Dirty List‘: https://t.co/6KJbRgoIM2
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) July 25, 2022
Thank you so much @CatherineWest1 for writing to the British government, asking for an urgent response to the executions of democracy activists in Burma. https://t.co/YTRIdj6GK7
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) July 25, 2022
Tonight @Channel4News I’m reporting on the execution of 4 political prisoners by the junta in Myanmar. Brave protestors came on the streets of Yangon with banners saying ‘We will never be frightened.’ @C4Dispatches tonight has an incredible film about Myanmar’s armed resistence.
— Lindsey Hilsum (@lindseyhilsum) July 25, 2022
Today on Newshour our lead was the appalling „execution“ of four democracy activists in Myanmar.
Listen to James Rodehaver, Head of the Myanmar Team at UNOHCHR, and to Dr Sasa, spokesman for the National Unity Government and a close friend of Ko Jimmy:https://t.co/wzaIgD6Wek
— Lucy Bailey (@LABailey) July 25, 2022
4 #Myanmar democracy defenders brutally executed.
They „were detained by an illegal & murderous junta. The trial was a kangaroo court. Any forced confessions the outcome of mental & physical abuse“ @aapp_burma
There must be justice for junta crimes⚖️https://t.co/C1AidCFjha
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) July 25, 2022
I’m devastated by news that former parliamentarian Zeyar Thaw and longtime activist Ko Jimmy were executed with two others today. UN Member States must honor their lives by making this depraved act a turning point for the world’s response to this crisis. My statement attached. pic.twitter.com/zhdBxFDXoo
— UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews (@RapporteurUn) July 25, 2022
If they can’t fly they can’t bomb. Sanction aviation fuel.
Email the British government via this link. https://t.co/VDGlAIf59lhttps://t.co/L4PdoDQBwv
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) July 2, 2022
Next Steps on the Road to Accountability and Security for #Rohingya #Refugees https://t.co/FpV1kmFiog
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) July 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: #Latvia filed a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the #ICJ Statute in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (#Ukraine v. #Russia) https://t.co/1fFnKDTnxr pic.twitter.com/0BHpqU7M4E
— CIJ_ICJ (@CIJ_ICJ) July 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: the #ICJ finds that it has jurisdiction to entertain The Gambia’s Application in the case #TheGambia v. #Myanmar, and that the said Application is admissible https://t.co/1gtekDmfGz pic.twitter.com/4vuadwRw86
— CIJ_ICJ (@CIJ_ICJ) July 22, 2022
“I resigned because #Russia had become an absolutely indefensible client” – Völkerrechtsblog https://t.co/WmxsTbzenO
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) July 5, 2022
„We are living in a world where dictators support each other to retain their power. Therefore it must be clear that the struggle for democracy and freedom undertaken by the Myanmar people is a struggle that concerns everyone“ – @ZinMarAungNUGhttps://t.co/jN5xWPQUTS
— Emily Fishbein (@EmilyFishbein11) July 2, 2022
„Families of detained Myanmar protesters had their hopes dashed on Sunday (Apr 17) after political prisoners were not included in about 1,600 people released by the junta to mark the Buddhist new year.“ https://t.co/0BfO1FH79r
— Sanjay Pulipaka (@psanjay_in) April 18, 2022
Bangladesh: Restore and strengthen capacity of community-led schools in Rohingya camp https://t.co/iJFjeED2MF
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) April 28, 2022
Ridiculous that the irrawaddy would interview Win Myat Aye and not even ask about the Rohingya crisis.
Win Myat Aye pushed the racist NVC process which denied them citizenship, said the military didn’t burn their villages, and oversaw the bulldozing of what was left. pic.twitter.com/vPueMrojEu
— Andrew Nachemson (@ANachemson) April 29, 2022
We have removed @Hetzner_Online from our ‚Dirty List‘ as they have stopped hosting Burmese military websites.
The ‚Dirty List‘ is available here: https://t.co/6KJbRgoIM2
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) November 1, 2021
The similarities to 2017 keep on growing. The failure of the UNSC even to meet, let alone take action, is another similarity. https://t.co/9bTjW8E4wT
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) October 30, 2021
— Ko Bo Kyi (@kobokyi) October 18, 2021
My father has been hospitalised due to an infection on his leg. Like him, more than 7350 political prisoners in Burma who should be with their families. Instead they are being jailed for believing in human rights & democracy. All political prisoners must be released immediately!
— Wai Hnin Pwint Thon (@MissWHPT) October 18, 2021
So even now, after the coup & after more effective sanctions have finally started to be introduced, you are still not allowed to know the value of assets of members of the military which have been frozen.
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) October 14, 2021
The @hmtreasury has published its annual report on sanctions implementation. Once again they have failed to release details of assets frozen as a result of sanctions on individual members of the Burmese military. https://t.co/nQ5zABx80H
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) October 14, 2021
The @hmtreasury has published its annual report on sanctions implementation. Once again they have failed to release details of assets frozen as a result of sanctions on individual members of the Burmese military. https://t.co/nQ5zABx80H
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) October 14, 2021
But they knew they had actually done nothing. They deliberately avoided taking effective action and claimed an action they knew to be ineffective was effective. And one of the reasons they lied was because they thought they were protecting a reform process, which was fake.
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) October 14, 2021
And at the same time Apple and Google refuse to remove Apps by Burmese military companies, which help the military make money which pays for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and a military coup. @Apple @Google @tim_cook https://t.co/iSMFnvVHuK
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) September 17, 2021
Dear @nickclegg. Why are you still letting the military use Facebook to make money? Money you know funds human rights violations. https://t.co/vtlmFSfOjY
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner)September 17, 2021
For friends from Myanmar asking why the international community pays so much attention to the Rohingya issue, please read this report from the UN. It is long but I think when you read it you will understand better. https://t.co/Nu8ZQPZawB
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) May 10, 2021
Russia and China have veto power over resolutions at the UN Security Council. They don’t have veto power over the British government saying it supports a referral, as they have repeatedly regarding Syria. Why doesn’t the @FCDOGovUK support a referral?
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) April 28, 2021
We need an expert in UK asylum and immigration law who can help us with advice on the law regarding the situation for people from Burma/Myanmar, including students. Just a chat, no long term commitment! If you can help please DM me.
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) May 4, 2021
Syria and the UN Security Council: A Decade Of Abysmal Failures https://t.co/si9tph54lu
— Opinio Juris (@opiniojuris) April 28, 2021
Time to recognize reality for what it is, and to find the #Courage2FightApartheid.
New @HRW report; „A Threshold Crossed: #Israeli Authorities and the Crimes of Apartheid and Persecution” https://t.co/MO1VLzjFng
Thread by my colleague @OmarSShakir 👇 https://t.co/UmKmHc4ABB
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 27, 2021
When will @antonioguterres get on a plane and go to Myanmar. People are dying. Do your job. https://t.co/vEOPaiFUqr
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) April 12, 2021
First they came for her Rohingya….. https://t.co/47zoPfr5eD
— Toby Cadman (@tobycadman) April 17, 2021
Medics in #Myanmar have faced routine attacks since the military coup.
The junta’s armed thugs have raided clinics, fired at ambulances, beaten & detained doctors.
Now, at least 139 medics are reportedly facing charges & possible jail time.
Despicable!https://t.co/7b3ZeAv4ii
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 21, 2021
In #Myanmar the junta’s brutal crackdown on democracy & rights continues.
The #EU should step up, join #US–#UK, & urgently impose sanctions 👊 against military-owned companies from which the generals & their thugs enjoy unchecked revenue.
Our @HRW call👇https://t.co/uezqZ1Xe2I pic.twitter.com/0UgDk1Vt2L
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 10, 2021
Today, @HRW urged the #EU to join the US-UK & urgently impose sanctions against #Myanmar military-owned companies, incl MEHL & MEC, from which the junta & its thugs enjoy unchecked revenues while killing & disappearing democracy demonstrators.
Our letter: https://t.co/uezqZ1Xe2I pic.twitter.com/R8ULF5ro1k
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 8, 2021
More photos of bombed out schools in Karen state. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/tbFYeBl3gI
— Poppy McPherson (@poppymcp) April 9, 2021
US Govt imposes sanctions on a #Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise, in a bid to further deprive the junta of funds.
The US Treasury describes Myanmar Gems Enterprise (MGE) as „a key economic resource“ for the military regime.
The #EU should do the same.https://t.co/J47eTrPcwS
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 10, 2021
„Attacks against health volunteers&against ambulances are preventing life-saving help from reaching civilians wounded by security forces“@UN SG decries „at least 28attacks against hospitals&health personnel & 7attacks against schools“ by #Myanmar’s junta https://t.co/WjcaMuqnBK pic.twitter.com/SxCOnDSKEG
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 7, 2021
More evidence of grave #HumanRights crimes by #Myanmar’s junta.
If the generals & their armed thugs think they can attack schools & hospitals, kill, #torture & disappear protesters w/ impunity, they are wrong.
Evidence is being gathered, & those responsible will face justice. https://t.co/SQpRJPQCRo
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 8, 2021
“we are facing barbarians”#Myanmar medics are routinely targeted „by the military, & prevented from treating the victims of its bloody attacks“
The junta has raided facilities, searched & fired at ambulances, detained, beaten & killed medical workers.https://t.co/hattMrJncl
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 11, 2021
More images of the war crime committed by the Burma Air Force attack on the No.1 High School, Day Bu Noh, Mu Traw District on 27th March. pic.twitter.com/HRaz5ucGBW
— Karen Education & Culture Department (KECD) (@karen_kecd) April 6, 2021
Over 200 civil society organisations call on @WorldBank, @IMFNews & other IFIs to stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar & immediately freeze loans & financial assistance to Myanmar #MyanmarCoup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #SMCSO21 @IMFSpokesperson https://t.co/nZ5L3WkrSn pic.twitter.com/ayuYZm52Nf
— Bretton Woods Proj. (@brettonwoodspr) March 25, 2021
How many more killings? Disappearance? ? UN Security Council must impose a comprehensive global arms embargo on #Myanmar, refer the situation to the International Criminal Court, impose targeted financial sanctions against military leaders responsible for atrocity crimes https://t.co/u4Yp06OrO7
— Agnes Callamard (@AgnesCallamard) April 2, 2021
#Myanmar’s military junta has forcibly disappeared hundreds.
Enforced disappearances are grave crimes & when committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack on civilians, are crimes against humanity.
Those responsible should face criminal justice.https://t.co/xlhs5O54R1
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) April 2, 2021
UN Security Council late Thursday (Apr 1) strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protesters and the deaths of hundreds of civilians in Myanmar, but dropped the threat of possible future action against the military following the Feb 1 coup. https://t.co/sNgavyuh8X
— Pham Quang Vinh (@vinhlhq2015) April 2, 2021
The United States has begun a review of whether to declare the Myanmar military’s campaign against the Rohingya minority a genocide and should have an answer “in the not-too-distant future,” a State Department official told U.S. senators on Thursday. https://t.co/yRtbxH0ImC
— Pham Quang Vinh (@vinhlhq2015) March 25, 2021
Like-minded govts should press int’l energy businesses „such as Chevron & Total .. to cease remittances“ to the #Myanmar’s junta, & „banks should freeze accounts the military uses to launder profits from resource smuggling“@washingtonpost#ActionNotWordshttps://t.co/Cko3XGvaCG
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 30, 2021
Thank you @GavNewlandsSNP for supporting EDM 1545, condemning the military coup in Myanmar, calling for the release of all political prisoners and standing in solidarity with fellow MPs in Myanmar who have been denied to take office. https://t.co/dPl5Wfm5u5
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) March 19, 2021
Great to see many students reuniting with families but let’s not forget that they shouldn’t have been arrested in the first place. Arrests continue daily & over 2000 people still remain behind bars. Most of them still haven’t been charged & are being detained unlawfully.
— Wai Hnin Pwint Thon (@MissWHPT) March 24, 2021
For the first time in 8 years today, not a single newspaper was published in Myanmar.
The junta cracked down on each one of them and now plans to go after digital media. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/TOA5AROJln
— Deepa Kumar (@dipaah) March 18, 2021
„Schools must not be used by security forces under any circumstances”@UNICEF reports that #Myanmar junta forces reportedly have „occupied more than 60 schools and university campuses across the country, marking a further escalation of the crisis“https://t.co/b6HIJmM2i2
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 19, 2021
#UN experts decry „allegations of forced evictions, arbitrary detention & killings of pro-democracy protesters in #Myanmar“ „Those responsible should be held criminally responsible … incl under the principle of universal jurisdiction.“#JusticeMatters https://t.co/kWjYxNT9X0 pic.twitter.com/6Wh46BkBMX
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 19, 2021
“This is pure killing by the security forces.”
@MissWHPT, whose father – activist Mya Aye – is missing after a night raid by security forces in Myanmar, tells #Newsnight protesters are writing the names of their next of kin on their arms in case they’re killed on the streets pic.twitter.com/sKTWmR5MmE— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) March 17, 2021
Under martial law, imposed by #Myanmar’s ruthless military junta, many of the people charged for peaceful opposition to the coup will face military trials & legal proceedings that will deprive them of basic fair trial rights.@HRW’s @LLakhdhir:https://t.co/0TtGiuM2mH
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 16, 2021
After #Myanmar’s junta gunned down protesters, it piled on new human rights violations incl more unlawful internet shutdowns that appear to be aimed at hiding their brutality.
A global arms embargo & targeted sanctions shld be imposed immediately @hrw https://t.co/uJIKana1iL pic.twitter.com/VnvsfA2HJH
— Richard Weir (@rich_weir) March 16, 2021
The heartbreak in #Myanmar.
The military junta & its armed thugs feel they can kill, torture, & crackdown on freedom, rights & democracy with impunity.
They are wrong. Evidence of their crimes is being gathered, & they will be held accountable & face justice.#SaveMyanmar https://t.co/fMbxh3zXEb
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 16, 2021
„Junta leaders don’t belong in power, they belong behind bars“
Clear message from @UN Expert urging states to urgently impose targeted sanctions on #Myanmar military leaders & military-owned companies.
The #EU+27 have the tools, what are they waiting for? Impose sanctions NOW! https://t.co/rsAwIJacPC pic.twitter.com/cK1p04rCBI
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 15, 2021
Wie können Fotos, Videos und künstliche Intelligenz #KI jetzt und in Zukunft dabei helfen, Kriegsverbrechen und Verletzungen der #Menschenrechte aufzuklären, z.B. in #Syrien oder #Myanmar?
U.a. mit @syrian_archive @lindsaysfreeman via @glocalreporting https://t.co/YmtOdNOE2D— ECCHR (@ECCHRBerlin) March 15, 2021
In the past few days two Asian companies on our ‚Dirty List‘ have stopped doing business with the military. Not one European or American company has. https://t.co/BTXuu639Fb
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) March 6, 2021
As the number of peaceful protesters killed goes up day after day, perhaps it’s time that @DominicRaab realised that banning a handful of generals from holidays in the UK is not having the impact on the military he bizarrely seemed to think it would. https://t.co/WVU94ybYMw
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) March 14, 2021
Days of killings, broken hearts & defiance in #Myanmar
Days of courage & humanity in face of the junta’s ruthless brutality & inhumanity
The military & armed thugs count on impunity but evidence of their crimes is being collected & they will face justicehttps://t.co/d1jDuAttlk pic.twitter.com/Vc879ecxpg
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 15, 2021
#Myanmar junta’s brutal crackdown on democracy & rights continues w impunity.
But, the military leaders & their armed thugs should know that evidence of their atrocities is being gathered, & they will be held accountable & face justice for their crimes.#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/Xm8mBctZDY
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 14, 2021
Dom’s dithering means that British companies can still do business with the military.
He won’t say he supports Burma being referred to the ICC.
He refuses to join the Rohingya genocide case at the ICJ.
He ignores calls to build a coalition of countries imposing arms embargoes.— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) March 14, 2021
No Justice, No Peace: Karen villagers demand an end to military rules on International Day of Action for Rivers. „Rights of Salween is Indigenous Rights issue“ #Whatshappeninginmyanmar #MilkTeaAlliance @AllianceMilkTea pic.twitter.com/o2AsQlo0P0
— Zoya Phan (@zoyaphan) March 14, 2021
As the number of peaceful protesters killed goes up day after day, perhaps it’s time that @DominicRaab realised that banning a handful of generals from holidays in the UK is not having the impact on the military he bizarrely seemed to think it would. https://t.co/WVU94ybYMw
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) March 14, 2021
#Myanmar govt’s facial recognition surveillance project under so-called „Smart Cities“ program now gives junta more tools to crackdown on dissent & rights.
Tech being provided by @Huawei
Project should be suspended immediately.#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/24UTcOQkS7
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 12, 2021
The use of force against peaceful protestors may amount to serious human rights violations or crimes against humanity in #Myanmar. IIMM is collecting evidence to facilitate criminal prosecutions. https://t.co/MIlPTm2s3n https://t.co/gBxxEvCu39 pic.twitter.com/pBxWyFT6Fd
— Special Envoy of UN Secretary-General on Myanmar (@SchranerBurgen1) March 6, 2021
American companies still on our ‚Dirty List‘ for their links to the Burmese military. @POTUS has still failed to sanction Burmese military companies. @tpg @Apple @Google @Facebook @Cloudflare
https://t.co/6KJbRgoIM2 https://t.co/LSSKrOOlxh
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) March 10, 2021
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar today has happened before.
Impunity for serious #HumanRights violations breeds further abuse.#JusticeMatters, and those responsible for atrocities must be held accountable, and face criminal justice and sanctions. https://t.co/UiDXEY4Cei
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 3, 2021
Use this link to email every member country of the European Union.https://t.co/anO0bHFi1x
— Burma Campaign UK (@burmacampaignuk) March 9, 2021
Quote of the Day, by @mg2411
India: Halt All Forced Returns to Myanmar https://t.co/Kvl2AbiVja #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/DrmoAk7l3F
— Human Rights Watch (@hrw) March 10, 2021
#Myanmar’s junta is funded by a huge chunk of the nat’l budget.
But the generals also draw a vast & secretive income from sprawling business interests.#EU should urgently deliver on pledge to sanction the military leadership & military owned companies.https://t.co/i6O8iCsdjb
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 10, 2021
#Myanmar’s bloody crackdown should trigger a serious & united int’l response, incl targeted sanctions against military junta leaders & their companies.
Those responsible for ruthless killings, disappearances & #torture should also face criminal justice.https://t.co/8hun2txkXo
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 9, 2021
„Labour organisers say international brands should do more to protect #Myanmar garment workers, who are being laid off and intimidated for participating in pro-democracy protests.“#DueDiligence #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/MYfhTtPIdu pic.twitter.com/CR5m3iHEj7
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 4, 2021
„#Myanmar’s military rulers attempted to move about $1 billion held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York days after seizing power on Feb. 1, prompting U.S. officials to put a freeze on the funds.“ 👏#WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar https://t.co/J0EkknB3XZ
— Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) March 5, 2021
.@DominicRaab keeps welcoming what the US is doing but never gets round to doing anything himself.
1) Sanction military companies
2) Build an arms embargo coalition
3) Support ICC referral
4) Join genocide case at the ICJPeople are dying. A sense of urgency is appropriate. https://t.co/bPGjjaStHD
— Mark Farmaner (@MarkFarmaner) March 10, 2021
Statements, visa ban & assets freeze (though there’s none) by UK & EU haven’t stopped peaceful protesters being deliberately shot in the head. When will you:
-sanction military companies?
-Build a global arms embargo?
-Join the ICJ genocide case?
-Support referral to the ICC?— Wai Hnin Pwint Thon (@MissWHPT) March 13, 2021
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