How does Myanmar violate human rights?

Systematic abuse The military uses arrests and detentions as “a tool to target and intimidate people who oppose them,” she continued, citing credible sources in saying that security forces have detained over 12,500 individuals, of whom 9,500 remain in detention including at least 240 children.

What is the problem with Myanmar?

Throughout its decades of independence, Myanmar has struggled with military rule, civil war, poor governance, and widespread poverty. A military coup in February 2021 dashed hopes for democratic reforms in the Southeast Asian nation. Myanmar has now entered a violent new chapter.

Does China have influence in Myanmar?

Since 1989, China has supplied Myanmar with jet fighters, armored vehicles and naval vessels and has trained Burmese army, air force and naval personnel. Access to Myanmar’s ports and naval installations provide China with strategic influence in the Bay of Bengal, in the wider Indian Ocean region and in Southeast Asia.

What human rights abuses are happening in China?

Abuses committed included mass arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, mass surveillance, cultural and religious persecution, separation of families, forced returns to China, forced labor, and sexual violence and violations of reproductive rights.

What is the Chinese name for Myanmar?

緬甸
The present name in the Chinese is 緬甸 (pronounced Miǎndiàn).

Who is supporting Myanmar?

China and Russia are reportedly the main suppliers of weapons to the Myanmar Army. Chinese foreign direct investment in Myanmar totalled $19 billion in 2019, compared with $700 million from the EU.

Why is Myanmar having a coup?

The coup may have been driven by the military’s goal to preserve its central role in Burmese politics. The Defence Services Act imposes a mandatory retirement age of 65 for the Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief. Min Aung Hlaing, the incumbent, would have been forced to retire on his 65th birthday in July 2021.