Growing protests call for action against Myanmar junta for labour rights breaches

The Myanmar military hit the Catholic Church of Saint Patrick in Bhamo, in Kachin, a day before the festival. In Mandalay today, at least 27 people died under bombing. Meanwhile, the civilian population is also protesting against the administration of ethnic groups, accused of abuse and forced recruitment. In Rakhine, there is evidence of the presence of Chinese security forces to protect investments.

The Human Rights Foundation of Monland Releases Voice Up Volume 2, Issue 1 - Progressive Voice Myanmar

As part of the Voice Up series, the Human Rights Foundation of Monland (HURFOM) has released its first report in the annual quarterly series, which addresses the gendered impacts of the attempted coup in Southeastern Burma. Between December 2024 and March 2025, in targeted areas of HURFOM, including Mon State, Karen State, and the Tanintharyi region, HURFOM reported that 16 women were killed, 43 were injured, and 21 were arrested and detained by…

Growing protests call for action against Myanmar junta for labour rights breaches

Workers, organisers, and activists say that since seizing power the regime has consistently committed violations of international labour standards, including coercing people into porter duties for the army under the conscription law