Tag: USA
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U.S. Congress Starlink investigation threatens internet access in Myanmar
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A U.S. Congressional investigation into the use of Starlink by scam centres in Myanmar risks a blunt and disproportionate response that would further undermine the rights of a vulnerable population already suffering from repression, conflict, and poverty.
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Are 21,300 child deaths from foreign aid cuts a crime against humanity?
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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…
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America cuts $1.1 billion for Myanmar, abandoning democracy and rights
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The United States has cancelled aid contracts, effectively ending all support for Myanmar for the foreseeable future. This includes a predicted $259 million for 2025, with $45 million earmarked for democracy, human rights, and independent media projects.
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Trump freezes $39 million for rights, democracy, and media in Myanmar
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The U.S. Government’s decision to close USAID has frozen $39,547,146 in funds committed to defending freedom in Myanmar over the next three years. It remains unclear when—or if—these essential funds will be reinstated.
