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Are 21,300 child deaths from foreign aid cuts a crime against humanity?
Of the 13 million excess deaths projected worldwide by 2030 due to the U.S. decision to cut aid, 165,000–200,000 may die in Myanmar alone—among them 21,300 children. This massive, preventable loss of life raises the urgent question: Do foreign aid cuts constitute an international atrocity crime? And if not, why does international law fail to hold donors accountable for such catastrophic and reckless acts? Read >
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Nepal, Bangladesh, and the hard road to human rights in Myanmar
Recent and rapid change among Myanmar’s neighbours has brought a moment of profound hope. In Bangladesh, a youth-led uprising has led to a new government headed by a Nobel laureate civil society leader. In Nepal, a similar youth-driven movement has appointed a bold anti-corruption judge as the first woman to lead an Asian country without being the wife, daughter, or sister of a powerful man. Read >
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Sweden ends development aid to Myanmar, abandoning media and civil society
Sweden will end all development aid to Myanmar from 2026, following the U.S. government. This includes $2.65 million per year for media and human rights groups. The shock decision, confirmed on 11 September 2025, is a profound blow to Myanmar’s civil society, human rights defenders, and independent media, severing a final and critical lifeline of support in the face of a brutal military regime. Read >
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Myanmar’s repressive use of AI to counter “terrorism”
The military in Myanmar is engineering an artificial intelligence-powered digital dictatorship under the false pretext of national security and counter “terrorism”. This is not merely a collection of surveillance tools but a core component of the military’s campaign of repression, designed to automate and scale up atrocity crimes against the opposition. Read >
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Fourth draft Sagaing Constitution lacks fundamental rights
The fourth version of the draft Sagaing Constitution continues to mark a shift toward public participation and transparency in law-making and includes positive changes. However, significant human rights issues remain. Many essential civil and political rights are still missing, and new vague language has been introduced that could enable future violations. Read >
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Analysing 4 years of journalist detentions in post-coup Myanmar
The military detained 221 journalists from over 100 media outlets in the four years following the coup. Human Rights Myanmar assisted in the publication of ICNL’s comprehensive investigation into arrests, criminal proceedings, sentencing, and releases, highlighting specific rights violations. The report also examines the editorial positions of targeted media outlets and the distinct treatment of women journalists. Read >
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Privacy violations and discrimination in Myanmar
Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s military has weaponised digital tools to dismantle privacy and target marginalised groups. This submission to the UN High Commissioner documents discriminatory surveillance practices—such as data retention, SIM registration, VPN blocks, and facial recognition—and calls for urgent international action to expose, sanction, and end the military’s deliberate strategy of digital repression and exclusion. Read >
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Investigating and revealing injustices to the world through detailed reports.
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Human rights violations experienced by exiled journalists
The Myanmar military’s systematic human rights abuses have specifically targeted journalists, forcing many into exile while still facing severe risks. This report highlights the ongoing challenges they encounter, drawing on research and interviews, and framed by international human rights standards. Read >
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Gendered impact of the Myanmar coup on free expression
The military’s gross and systematic human rights violations have not been gender-neutral. The purpose of this report is to establish the gendered impact of the military coup on women and girls who are challenging the coup and asserting their rights. Read >
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