International Coverage & Advocacy

External news, opinion and joint advocacy involving BHRN. Each item links to its original source.

UN investigator urges end to violence against civilians in Myanmar’s Rakhine State to ensure Rohingya can return home safely

Gutzy Asia includes BHRN Executive Director Kyaw Win’s call for stronger Rohingya protection and international action in its reporting on safe return and accountability.

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Opinion

Al Jazeera

12 October 2026

The ICJ’s Rohingya ruling will test the OIC’s promises

Opinion by BHRN Executive Director Kyaw Win on translating support for Rohingya justice into practical action.

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News

DVB

8 October 2026

Myanmar accused of attempting to ‘erase’ Muslim history by blocking post-quake mosque repairs

DVB reports on BHRN’s findings about restrictions obstructing the repair and reconstruction of earthquake-damaged mosques.

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News report

Al Jazeera

7 October 2026

Prevented from repairing their mosques: how Myanmar’s earthquake devastated Muslim communities

Al Jazeera’s Arabic reporting draws on BHRN’s research into restrictions on mosque repairs before and after Myanmar’s earthquake, and the continuing obstacles to reconstruction.

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Progressive Voice

7 October 2026

Myanmar: Junta Restrictions Obstruct Mosque Repair and Reconstruction

Progressive Voice republishes BHRN’s findings on discriminatory restrictions preventing Muslim communities from repairing and rebuilding mosques.

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Event / Briefing

FCCT

5 October 2026

Rebuilding Blocked: Discriminatory bans on mosques before & after Myanmar earthquake

FCCT’s 5 October bulletin announces BHRN’s 7 October 2026 report launch on restrictions affecting mosque reconstruction, with Executive Director Kyaw Win among the speakers.

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Progressive Voice

23 September 2026

Myanmar: Junta Officials Seal Muslim Prayer Spaces Following Anti-Muslim Nationalist Pressure

Progressive Voice republishes BHRN’s call to reopen Muslim prayer spaces following nationalist pressure and junta restrictions on worship and mosque renovations.

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Joint Statement

Human Rights Watch

25 August 2026

9 Years On: Accountability Needed for Myanmar Military Junta’s Atrocities Against the Rohingya

Joint statement co-signed by BHRN calling for accountability and protection of Rohingya rights.

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Progressive Voice

10 August 2026

Summary of Monthly Situation Update for July 2026

Progressive Voice republishes BHRN’s July situation update, including its analysis of regional engagement with Myanmar’s military and continuing abuses against civilians.

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Joint statement

FORUM-ASIA

7 August 2026

SEANF must deny the junta-controlled Myanmar commission the 2027 chairship (FORUM-ASIA)

FORUM-ASIA publishes a joint statement signed by BHRN calling on SEANF to protect its credibility by refusing Myanmar’s junta-controlled commission a leadership role.

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Joint statement

Progressive Voice

7 August 2026

SEANF must deny the junta-controlled Myanmar commission the 2027 chairship

Progressive Voice publishes a coalition statement naming BHRN among the organisations opposing a SEANF leadership role for Myanmar’s junta-controlled human rights commission.

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Joint statement

ND-Burma

7 August 2026

SEANF must deny the junta-controlled Myanmar commission the 2027 chairship (ND-Burma)

ND-Burma publishes a joint statement, signed by BHRN, urging SEANF to deny a leadership role to Myanmar’s junta-controlled human rights commission.

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Progressive Voice

16 July 2026

Report on Hate Speech and Misinformation Found in Myanmar in June

Progressive Voice republishes BHRN’s June research on the spread of hate speech and misinformation and its effects on vulnerable communities in Myanmar.

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Joint statement

Burma Campaign UK

2 July 2026