Statement on the arrest and detention in Myanmar of forests defender Kyaw Minn Htut
We are appalled to learn that respected forests and rights defender and democracy advocate Kyaw Min Htut has been arrested and detained by the junta in Myanmar
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New EU sanctions target Myanmar timber and natural resources sector to choke off funds for the junta
The Council of the European Union today announced a new wave of sanctions against the brutal military regime in Myanmar
If the Burmese people can sanction the illegitimate junta from within, what’s stopping the EU and UK?
It’s been almost four months since the corrupt Myanmar military seized power in a bloody coup, so why are some countries still dragging their feet over sanctions?
Myanmar junta looks to line its pockets and fund the coup with massive auction of illegal timber
The brutal military junta which seized control of Myanmar on 1 February is seeking an injection of hard currency by selling off thousands of tonnes of illegal timber to international markets
German firm investigated by EIA convicted for breaking EU sanctions by trading illegal Myanmar teak
A German company has been convicted and fined for evading sanctions on Myanmar timber
US Government acts against Myanmar military coup with tough sanctions on timber
The US Department of the Treasury has today (21 April) hit two major State-owned businesses in Myanmar with trade and economic sanctions