Statement
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KWO Condemns Burma Army’s Indiscriminate Firing on Villagers in Rakhine and Chin States
March 27th, 2020 •
Author:
Karen Women’s Organization
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1 minute read
The Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) calls for the immediate withdrawal of the Burmese Army from civilian areas in Rakhine and Chin States, based on the deteriorating human rights situation and the reopening of internet access. The rise in attacks on civilians shows a blatant disregard for the lives of innocent villagers and rule of law. The current Covid-19 pandemic makes this all the more urgent. We cannot restrict information nor force more civilians to flee leaving them even more vulnerable.
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Progressive Voice is a participatory rights-based policy research and advocacy organization rooted in civil society, that maintains strong networks and relationships with grassroots organizations and community-based organizations throughout Myanmar. It acts as a bridge to the international community and international policymakers by amplifying voices from the ground, and advocating for a rights-based policy narrative.