The human rights situation in Myanmar/Burma has deteriorated rapidly since the military coup of February 1. Over 800 people have been killed by the military in the cities, where live ammunition and horrific beatings are deployed with impunity. Over 5,000 have been arrested and more than 4,000 are currently in jail. Away from the cities, the military has broken its ceasefire with ethnic groups and is attacking civilians, with over 40,000 people displaced following airstrikes in Karen State that began on March 27.
The US government has sanctioned the Myanmar military, but further action is needed urgently to prevent violence from escalating further.
Write to your Senators and call on the US government to lead a global arms embargo against the Myanmar military.