Archive for November, 2014

Forced demolition of Kan Gyi Mosque in Yamethin Township, Myanmar

Forced demolition of Kan Gyi Mosque in Yamethin Township, Myanmar

Myanmar News November 22, 2014 at 2:52 am 0 comments

Share20th Nov 2014 M-Media Reported by Chan Nyein Aye Because of Township Ma Ba Tha’s demand, the authorities forced and threatened the mosque administrative committee and then, demolished 500-year-old Kan Gyi Mosque in Yamethin, Myanmar. A local resident who knew about the history of the mosque well said, “Ba MaRead More

USCIRF Issues Report on Religious Freedom and Related Human Rights Violations

USCIRF Issues Report on Religious Freedom and Related Human Rights Violations

Myanmar News November 7, 2014 at 1:41 pm 0 comments

ShareNovember 6, 2014 | USCIRF WASHINGTON, DC – On the eve of President Obama’s November 12-14 trip to Burma, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released a new report, “Burma: Religious Freedom and Related Human Rights Violations are Hindering Broader Reforms.” The report and its recommendations reflectRead More