Allegations of torture by Myanmar's military regime revealed in new Amnesty International report
2 years, 4 months ago

Allegations of torture by Myanmar's military regime revealed in new Amnesty International report

ABC  

Two days before his arrest, journalist Nathan Maung sensed he was in danger. Key points: A new Amnesty International report exposes survivors' descriptions of psychological torture and physical ill-treatment The report describes people being hit and kicked, tasered and touched with electrical wires Accounts of atrocities in Myanmar today bring back painful memories for people in Australia The US citizen was detained in Myanmar in March 2021, a month after the military overthrew the government and seized control of the South-East Asian nation. "Myanmar has stooped to unimaginable new lows in its vile and brutal treatment of detainees as part of an overall strategy intended to break their spirits and compel people to give up any resistance to the 2021 military coup," said Amnesty International’s secretary-general Agnes Callamard. Ma Su recounted how "the security forces put a gun in her sister's mouth and forced the other family members to kneel and bow down", the Amnesty report said. Last week, Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned the executions and said sanctions against members of the military were under "active consideration".

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Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader
1 year, 1 month ago

Son of Aung San Suu Kyi launches new campaign to free jailed Myanmar leader

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The son of imprisoned leader …

Australia 'appalled' by Myanmar executions, Penny Wong offers condolences to families still without answers
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia 'appalled' by Myanmar executions, Penny Wong offers condolences to families still without answers

ABC  

In the wake of Myanmar's execution of four democracy advocates, members of the international community — including Australia and the organisation representing the country's neighbours — have condemned the killings as "appalling" and "highly reprehensible". Key points: Families of the executed men say the junta will not return their loved ones' bodies Some relatives were able to speak with the …

Myanmar condemns ‘reckless’ statements on activists’ executions
2 years, 6 months ago

Myanmar condemns ‘reckless’ statements on activists’ executions

Al Jazeera  

If death sentences against two prominent political opponents of the coup are carried out they will be the first since 1988. Myanmar has condemned foreign statements questioning the death sentences upheld against two prominent anti-coup activists amid international concern over the military’s plans to move ahead with the country’s first executions in 30 years. The United Nations, the United States …

Myanmar coup anniversary leads to sanctions against top junta officials, but not from Australia
2 years, 10 months ago

Myanmar coup anniversary leads to sanctions against top junta officials, but not from Australia

ABC  

Several of Australia's closest allies have hit Myanmar's military with new economic sanctions one year after the junta seized power, drawing fresh calls for the federal government to do the same. Key points: The US, UK and Canada have marked the coup's anniversary by adding top Myanmar officials to their sanctions lists The federal opposition and NGOs want Australia to …

State Dept. urges investigation of Myanmar military torture
3 years, 1 month ago

State Dept. urges investigation of Myanmar military torture

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The U.S. State Department expressed outrage and demanded an investigation on Friday after The Associated Press reported that Myanmar’s military has been torturing detainees in a systemic way across the country. “We are outraged and disturbed by ongoing reports of the Burmese military regime’s use of ‘systematic torture’ across the country,” the State Department said, using Myanmar’s other …

Myanmar military uses systematic torture across country
3 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar military uses systematic torture across country

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The soldiers in rural Myanmar twisted the young man’s skin with pliers and kicked him in the chest until he couldn’t breathe. “I love you, mom.’” ___ The Myanmar military has a long history of torture, particularly before the country began transitioning toward democracy in 2010. We have guns, and we can just kill you and make …

Myanmar military uses systematic torture across country to quash dissent, shows investigation
3 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar military uses systematic torture across country to quash dissent, shows investigation

Firstpost  

The Myanmar military has a long history of torture, particularly before the country began transitioning toward democracy in 2010. “I love you, mom.’” The Myanmar military has a long history of torture, particularly before the country began transitioning toward democracy in 2010. We have guns, and we can just kill you and make you disappear if we want to — …

HRW says Myanmar teenager tortured, subjected to mock burial
3 years, 6 months ago

HRW says Myanmar teenager tortured, subjected to mock burial

Al Jazeera  

Human Rights Watch says Myanmar security forces beat 17-year-old boy and buried him up to his neck as part of a mock burial. In a new report on Tuesday, the rights group said the teenager was one among many people who have been subject to torture, beatings and other ill-treatment since Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup on February …

Australia called on to sanction Myanmar generals, end military cooperation program in wake of coup
3 years, 10 months ago

Australia called on to sanction Myanmar generals, end military cooperation program in wake of coup

ABC  

The Australian Government is facing calls to impose new sanctions on Myanmar's top generals in the wake of yesterday's coup. Key points: Human Rights Watch called on Canberra to sanction coup leader Min Aung Hlaing It said Australia should also suspend military cooperation with Myanmar Trade Minister Dan Tehan said it was too early to contemplate further sanctions The military …

Burmese community in Australia in shock after military coup and arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar
3 years, 10 months ago

Burmese community in Australia in shock after military coup and arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar

ABC  

Members of Australia's Burmese community have been left in a state of shock and disbelief after the military detained Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Key points: Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar's President were arrested in pre-dawn raids as the military seized control Members of the Burmese community in Australia are worried democracy is backsliding in Myanmar …

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