USCIRF Releases New Report on Burma

USCIRF has monitored religious freedom conditions in Burma since 2000.

Congress Sends Warning to Burma’s Oppressive Military Junta

“The international community must push back vigorously against the Tatmadaw…”

Human rights activist: Myanmar’s Christians are suffering amid crackdown

“I think we’ve seen people of different religious backgrounds, different ethnic backgrounds, coming together across the country.”

Shadow Government in Myanmar Calls for Popular Revolt Against Military Rulers

Junta Faces Renewed Opposition to Its Oppressive Rule

U.S. State Department Releases Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2020

“We remain concerned whether the Biden administration is still committed to putting religious freedom as a central principle in the United States’ foreign policy priorities.”

In Myanmar, cardinal urges protestors not to turn to violence

At least 20 children are reported to have been killed.

ASIA/MYANMAR – Buddhist monks ready to protest and NGOs, including Caritas, subject to financial investigations

Myanmar’s military junta has put in place restrictive measures against international and local NGOs through financial instruments and channels.

Myanmar: ‘the killings must stop at once’

“We are a nation of dreams. Our young have been living in hope. Let us not become a nation of senseless disappointment. Stop all killing.”

‘We have shed enough blood’—Myanmar bishops call for dialogue

Christians frequently experience discrimination at the hands of radical Buddhists, especially since many Christians belong to ethnic minorities

Cardinal speaks out on military coup in Myanmar

“Democracy was the streak of hope for solving the problems of this once rich country. This time millions voted for democracy. Our people believe in peaceful transfer of power.”

Myanmar: Doctors Boycott Hospitals in Response to Coup; Catholics Appeal for Relief

“Who will take care of them?”

In Myanmar, the Church Asks for “Vigilance and Prayer”

“We must live in a spirit of vigilance and prayer”, especially by praying for peace.

USCIRF Worried about Violence against Rohingya and other Religious Communities Following Military Coup in Burma

“We urge the Biden Administration to hold the Burmese military accountable for its genocidal actions against Rohingya refugees, especially considering the events that transpired over the past couple of days.”