To Get Genuine Peace in Burma, Lets Oppose the 2010 Election!

September 21, 2010 is International Day of Peace. In 2001, the nations of the world came together at the UN General Assembly and jointly agreed on Resolutions 55/282, marking September 21 as the International Day of Peace. Combined with the objective to strengthen peace between and among nations, this special occasion also recognizes links with other aims of the UN, including development, elimination of poverty and prioritizing equality […]

CALD Awards Honorary Individual Membership Plaque to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), on the sidelines of the UK Liberal Democrats Annual Conference currently being held in Liverpool, UK, has awarded the honorary individual membership plaque to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Laureate, Burma’s leader of the opposition, and one of Asia’s most revered icons of democracy […]

Philippines: Press For Justice in Burma

The Philippine government should publicly support the establishment of an international Commission of Inquiry for Burma, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to President Benigno Aquino III.[…]

It Is AICHR’s Turn to Move Forward to Promote and Protect Human Rights in Southeast Asia

On the issue of Burma, we remain deeply concerned that AICHR has stayed silent on the ongoing widespread and systematic violations of human rights that constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, as defined by international law. These violations include torture, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, forced labour and the recruitment of child soldiers, and are committed in a pervasive culture of impunity […]

Honoring Win Maw Oo and Commemoration of the Gallantry Heroes

Burmese protest against the “2010 Military Selection”

Today, 19th September is the 22nd death anniversary of Ms Win Maw Oo and gallantry heroes of Burma in their defiance against the brutal military regime. We, democracy activists of Burma, commemorate today as “Win Maw Oo Day” by honoring her exemplary courage […]

Canada Concerned by Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma

“Canada is disappointed that Burma’s military regime has reached a new low in its failure to live up to its democratic promises. The dissolution of the NLD and nine other political parties further illustrates the regime’s systematic disregard for the basic principles of democracy […]

UN Must Seize KNU Ceasefire Opportunity for Nationwide Burma Ceasefire

The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations and international community to seize the opportunity created by the KNU declaring a one-day ceasefire to turn it into a nationwide ceasefire […]

Indiana University expert: Don’t pin hopes on Burma’s upcoming elections

The international community will be making a mistake if it focuses on encouraging Burma’s military government to hold “free and fair” elections in November, says an Indiana University law professor who has advised the Asian nation’s ethnic opposition groups.

CSW Welcomes One-Day Ceasefire in Burma by Karen National Union

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today welcomed the decision by the Karen National Union (KNU) to observe a unilateral one-day ceasefire on 21 September, the International Day of Peace. CSW calls on Burma’s military regime, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), to declare a permanent nationwide ceasefire and end its military offensives against civilians in the ethnic states […]

KNU to Observe One-Day Ceasefire on International Day of Peace

1. In 2001 the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 55/282 designating September 21 as International Day of Peace.

2. The Karen National Union (KNU), established on the democratic principles, has been struggling for peace, democracy and human rights, equality, self-determination and freedom of the entire Karen people.

3. To demonstrate our commitment to peace, and respect for the United Nations, the KNU will observe a unilateral one-day ceasefire on September 21st […]