karen

After massive protests in Burma, world refuses to let dust settle

Ryan Schlief — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:41:11 -0800

Beginning August 19, 2007 there was a series of peaceful protests across Burma as monks, activists and ordinary citizens challenged misrule and repression. On September 26, the Burmese military government responded with violence. Thousands were detained, hundreds disappeared and the country is in the grip of repression.

The Enemy Came

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:14:51 -0800

Families on the run from Burma Army offensives in Northern Karen State.

Steps to Freedom

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:11:37 -0800

A short documentary about a Free Burma Rangers relief training and mission to bring aid to Internally Displaced People in Karen State, Eastern Burma.

Fear and Hope: Responding to Burma's internally displaced.

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:08:18 -0800

Documentary about the plight of internally displaced people in Burma, and what's being done by the Free Burma Rangers to help.

In Hiding: A year of survival under the Burma Army 2004-2005

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:05:41 -0800

"In Hiding" is a detailed account of human rights abuses committed by the Burma Army against ethnic minorities inside Burma over one year. It is an unrelenting document of the harsh reality of life inside Burma. The film shows a people who continue to resist the Burma Army and despite intense oppression, have hope.

Karen Sorrow [In Karen Language]

Front Films — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:01:55 -0800

Short film made by ethnic Karen Free Burma Ranger team members. Chronicles human rights abuses by the Burma Army in Toungoo District. Including the murders of three men.

Prayer of Peace: Relief & Resistance in Burma's War Zones [Excerpt]

Front Films — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:55:40 -0800

On the front line of conflict deep inside Burma this documentary follows ethnic relief workers as they aid internally displaced people suffering under the Burma Army. By following these relief workers, a female medic and a pastor/human rights cameraman, the film reveals a people that have maintained their dignity and hope for peace despite the odds. [Please note this is a 3 minute excerpt from the 28 minute film. For more information or to order a DVD contact info@frontfilms.com]

"This is our home"; Standing for Freedom in Burma

Front Films — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:50:26 -0800

A 3.5 minute rundown of the problems facing the country of Burma and those who resist its military dictatorship.

Refugees escape Myanmar - 30 Aug 07

aljazeeraenglish — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Pressure is mounting on the United Nations and South East Asian governments to address human rights violations in Myanmar, while refugees are escaping their country for an uncertain life in Thailand.

Al Jazeera spoke to one pro-democracy campaigner who says ASEAN nations aren't doing enough.

Shoot on Sight

WITNESS Archive — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:15:25 -0700

Watch "Shoot on Sight" and contact Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon to demand UN Security Council action on Eastern Burma and to exert immediate pressure on the military junta in Burma to stop violence and enter dialogue throughout the country.