What’s new? The Myanmar military’s 1 February coup d’état brought a sudden halt to the country’s democratic transition and showed disdain for the will of the people, overwhelmingly expressed in the November 202o elections which returned the National League for Democracy government in a landslide.
Why does it matter? The coup has arrested a decade of political and economic liberalisation. It has prompted almost universal outrage from Myanmar’s people, who have taken to streets across the country to demand its reversal. The military is unlikely to back down, and the risk of deadly violence against protesters is high.
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CGF Joint Statement on Human Rights in the Palm Oil Sector
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Didier Bergeret, Sustainability Director, The Consumer Goods Forum
The CGF s Forest Positive Coalition of Action
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 10:00am
CONTENT: Press Release
PARIS, 21 January 2021 /3BL Media/ As collectives of major global companies with supply chains in the palm oil sector, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition and Human Rights Coalition Working to End Forced Labour both share a steadfast commitment to tackling environmental and social issues associated with palm oil production and supply.