Each day there are more and more sites covering the human rights issues in Burma. It is encouraging to see that the violations in Burma are making it into mainstream media.

We rely on a range of sites to stay informed on what is happening in Burma. The two sites below, the Irrawaddy and the Democratic Voice of Burma, are two of the best around.

The Democratic Voice of Burma

The Democratic Voice of Burma is a non-profit Burmese media organization committed to responsible journalism. It provides accurate and unbiased news to the people of Burma, encourages independent public opinion to enable social and political debate and impart the ideals of democracy and human rights to the people of Burma.

The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy magazine and its Web site cover Burma and Southeast Asia, providing in-depth news and information to international readers. The Irrawaddy is published by Irrawaddy Publishing Group (IPG), an independent, nonprofit media organization. IPG was established in 1993 by Burmese journalists living in exile and is not affiliated with any political organization or government.