FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELLICOTT CITY, MD — On the morning of May 13, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Burma local time, soldiers from the 102nd and 427th Infantry Battalions set fire to three nunnery buildings and a wooden warehouse within the compound of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Doungankha village, Demoso Township, Karenni…
Ellicott City, Maryland —The Burma Research Institute (BRI) held on April 15, 2026 its 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma. BRI extends its gratitude to Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for his generous support of this briefing. Title: After the Sham Elections – U.S. Opportunities and Challenges. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 12:00– 2:00…
INVITATION Ellicott City, Maryland —The Burma Research Institute (BRI) invites you to join its 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma: After the Sham Elections – U.S. Opportunities and Challenges On April 10, 2026, Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Burma’s 2021 military coup, was sworn as the country’s president, with key regime allies China and…
ELLICOTT CITY, MD –– On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Burma Research Institute (BRI) delegates met with Principal Advisor Mark Walker for Global Religious Freedom, at the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC. BRI is deeply grateful for his time and close attention to our January 2026 report: Burma: Severe Violations of Religious Freedom Against…
RSVP HERE Contact: Zo Tum HmungMobile: 443-936-8616zotumhmung@burmari.org March 23, 2026 INVITATION Ellicott City, Maryland —The Burma Research Institute (BRI) invites you to join its 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma: After the Sham Elections – U.S. Opportunities and Challenges BRI extends its gratitude to Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign…
ELLICOTT CITY, MD––On March 4, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its 2026 Annual Report: Key Findings and Recommendations at the Longworth House Office Building (Room 1539) on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. The Report on Burma documents that in 2025, Tatmadaw forces destroyed 379 religious sites and killed more than 259 clergy…
ELLICOTT CITY, MD––On Monday, February 9, 2026, the U.S. House unanimously passed the BRAVE Burma Act (H.R.3190) — “Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act.” Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) introduced the bill on May 5, 2025. Key Provisions: Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Huizenga highlighted the Burmese military’s attacks on Christian churches and…
ELLICOTT CITY, MD–– On February 10, 2026, at approximately 12:00pm and 3:00pm Myanmar Time, Burmese military jetfighter attacked Tlangkhua village in Thantlang Township, Chin State, Burma. According to local sources confirmed by the Burma Research Institute (BRI), the jetfighter dropped two bombs near the hospital and school around noon, then dropped two more bombs at…
At the International Religious Freedom Summit 2026, Burma Research Institute President and CEO Zo Tum Hmung presented compelling evidence of escalating religious persecution against Christians in Burma.
