Tag: kyaw-min-htut

Press Release 15 September 2021

Myanmar junta makes another grab for hard cash with major auctions of illicit timber

Myanmar’s violent military junta is tomorrow (16 September) poised to hold one of two massive auctions of illicit timber to replenish its coffers; the second is due to take place on 30 September.

Areas of work:
- Forests
Campaigns:
- Deforestation
- Timber trafficking

Press Release 8 September 2021

EIA statement on the arrest and detention in Myanmar of forests defender Kyaw Minn Htut

The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is 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

Areas of work:
- Forests
Campaigns:
- Deforestation
- Timber trafficking