- World Report 2024: Myanmar (hrw.org)
Since the February 2021 military coup in Myanmar, the junta has driven the country further into a human rights and humanitarian catastrophe. At least 55 townships are under martial law. Faced with opposition from the general population and pro-democracy armed groups, the military has struggled to maintain control over the country. The junta’s widespread and systematic abuses against the population—including arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial killings, and indiscriminate attacks on civilians—amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes.
- Isaac N. Ebey, letter to his brother Winfield S. Ebey, regarding life at his property near Port Townsend, and the possible formation of a new Territory, April 20, 1853 (digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu)
Isaac N. Ebey writes to his brother Winfield S. Ebey to tell him about his life at his property near Port Townsend. He mentions waiting to hear word from the U.S. Congress regarding the possible formation of a separate northern territory (Washington Territory). Isaac discusses the growth of crops on his land, including potatoes, barley and wheat. Isaac also mentions that milk cows and oxen are expensive. Isaac asks Winfield if he has received any of the newspapers that he has purchased subscriptions to for him, including the “Columbian” and the “Statesman.” He points out that the land Donation Act has been renewed by Congress and tells his brother that he should move to the territory next year. He promises to send more money to Winfield and explains that any gap in sending money is due to Isaac’s spending on his own family and paying off old debts. He observes that many ships have passed through the Puget Sound and predicts that the area will be known for its commerce soon.
- Myanmar (Wikipedia)
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma (the official name until 1989), is a country in Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest. The country’s capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon (formerly Rangoon).
