World Bank Group: Tackle Burma Rights Concerns

Email The World Bank Group should act to overcome Burma’s major human rights problems in its new strategy for the country. Key issues include rights violations against ethnic minorities, widespread land grabs, and systematic corruption. (Washington, DC) – The World Bank Group should act to overcome Burma’s major human rights problems in its new strategy for the country, Human Rights Watch said in a submission to the bank released today. Key issues include rights violations against ethnic minorities, widespread land grabs, and systematic corruption. read more

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