Amnesty International has said Burma’s military government have detained 96 pro-democracy activists since November, when it promised to stop such arrests. (more…)
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Daily Archive
New America Media: A waiver from Homeland Security allows a surge of Burmese refugees – Claire Trageser
Sun 27 Jan 2008
Filed under: International,News
Sun 27 Jan 2008
Filed under: International,News
When Homeland Security agreed that some groups against the Burmese military government could be treated as refugees, the small number previously allowed in quickly doubled. (more…)
Chin Human Rights Organization: RELA burns down refugee shelters in Malaysia
Sun 27 Jan 2008
Filed under: News,Press Release
Sun 27 Jan 2008
Filed under: News,Press Release
At least 75 Zomi refugees and asylum seekers originally from Chin State, Burma are now homeless and distraught after government-authorized forces in Malaysia burned down their jungle shelters earlier this week in Putra Jaya. This is the latest of many well-documented acts of abuse committed by the authorities against the refugee community in Malaysia. (more…)