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PHR Applauds New Legislation Discouraging Support for Uganda's LRA
PHR, along with a collection of advocacy groups, applauds U.S. Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) for introducing legislation last week that discourages support or safe haven for the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
Frank Donaghue Discusses "Life Under the Junta"
Last month, PHR released the report, Life Under the Junta: Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity in Burma’s Chin State.
AP Features PHR Report on Burma
The Associated Press yesterday featured an article on PHR’s newly released report, “Life Under the Junta: Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity in Burma’s Chin State.”
New Report Reveals "Life Under the Junta"
While it’s no secret that the Government of Burma oppresses its people, the international community has only had survivors’ stories to assert these claims -- until now.One week before Burma’s human rights record will be reviewed by the UN at the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, PHR has released the first widespread, quantitative reporting of rights abuses in Chin State, Burma.
All Eyes on Sudan This Weekend
In a historic event starting on Sunday, January 9, four million South Sudanese will have the opportunity to vote for self-determination.

