Human-rights cases against Myanmar

2 cases from ECHR, CPT, UN special procedures, and other named oversight bodies.

Joint allegation letter — Myanmar (3/2018)2018-07-11
UN SPallegationTorture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Information received regarding the arbitrary arrest, and extrajudicial killings of two internally displaced persons in Mansi township, Kachin State: Hpaugan Yaw, age 65, from Maing Hkawng KBC Camp 1, and Nhkum Naw San (also known as Dauje Naw San Maing Hkawng), age 35, from the Catholic IDP Camp. Alleged victims: 2 More details...
Joint urgent appeal — Myanmar (13/2013)2013-07-24
UN SPurgent appealTorture mandate (ICCPR Art. 7 / CAT)
Alleged arbitrary detention of a Rohingya Muslim community leader and human rights defender in relation to a population verification exercise in Rakhine State, Myanmar. According to information received, on 26 April 2013, Mr Kyaw Hla Aung was held in police custody for questioning in relation to protests against the population verification exercise and for supporting a movement aiming to create a Rohingya State. Alleged victims: 1 More details...