Global Actions Calling for an End to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kachin State

On 9 June it will have been a full year since the fighting in Kachin State began. While the current government of Burma is engaging in ceasefires negotiations with some ethnic groups, the people of Kachin State are left in distress and urgent need of aid.

Human rights violations committed by Burma Army soldiers against civilians living in the conflict area are commonplace and have shown no signs of abating. Fighting occurs every day and has recently intensified. There are currently around 75,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) with no access to assistance from local or international aid organizations.

To ensure that the international attention given to recent changes doesn’t overshadow and marginalize the urgent need to support and help the Kachin people, Kachin groups and communities around the world invite you to take the following actions to urge President Thein Sein to immediately put an end to the humanitarian crisis, raise awareness within the international community and express support for the Kachin people. Kachin groups worldwide will focus their actions during the week of 7 – 14 June, while people inside Burma will be organizing solidarity events throughout the month

Click here to see details of events being organized around the world and how you can take action.

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