CAM Congressional Briefing Held on Sept. 18, 2023
September 19, 2023
Statement and Press Release
On September 18, 2023, CAM held a Congressional Briefing at the Russell Senate Office Building, entitled Escalating Atrocities Against Christians in Burma.
Church Compound in Hakha Attacked by Tatmadaw
August 23, 2023
At approximately 4:20 pm local time on Monday, August 14, 2023, the Burmese military, or Tatmadaw, launched an attack on the historic Hakha Baptist Church compound in the town of Hakha, Chin State.
Ramthlo and Sunthla Villages in Falam Bombed by Tatmadaw, Church Destroyed
August 15, 2023
At approximately 10 am local time on Saturday, August 12, 2023, Burmese military jets bombed Ramthlo Village in Falam township, Chin State. The airstrike destroyed three houses and the Ramthlo Baptist Church. Seven civilians were severely injured.
Chin Pastor and Three Deacons in Mindat Attacked by Tatmadaw, Deacons Detained
August 4, 2023
On Sunday, July 16, 2023, intoxicated Tatmadaw soldiers from Infantry Battalion 274 arrived at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the compound of the Presbyterian Church in Mindat, Chin State in Burma. Although the Tatmadaw had allowed the camp to be established, the soldiers complained that there were too many motorcycles present.
List of Churches Burned in Thantlang Town of Chin State, Burma
July 6, 2023
The Chin Association of Maryland (CAM) has received credible information that the Burmese military, or Tatmadaw, has burned 21 of the 22 churches in Thantlang town, Chin State. Only Olive Baptist Church has avoided destruction. The entire population of the town, approximately 10,000 people, has been displaced, with some fleeing to the Indo-Burma border area and others taking refuge in Mizoram State, India.
CAM Welcomes the Joint Statement from the United States and India
July 5, 2023
On June 22, 2023, the United States and India released a joint statement as part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the White House.
Press Release: CAM Report Launch and Hybrid Event on June 27, 2023
June 14, 2023
On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Chin Association of Maryland will hold a private roundtable from 2:00-3:30 PM EST at the Open Society Foundations in Washington, DC with a hybrid format to discuss its latest report, Chin Refugees in India’s Mizoram State: Helping the Refugees and Supporting the Local Communities Welcoming Them.
Press Release: CAM Official Report Release on April 13, 2023
May 15, 2023
This report is CAM’s third since the Feb. 1, 2021 military coup, highlighting key cases of religious persecution aimed at the Chin and other Christian minorities across Burma. CAM thanks the U.S. Institute of Peace for hosting and thanks the speakers, including Bishop David J. Malloy and Dr. C. Jeff Woods, for their remarks.
The Burmese military’s air strikes on Malsawm village in Chin State, Burma Destroyed the Malsawm Baptist Church
May 10, 2023
Washington, DC — Around 10:30 a.m. local Burma time on May 5, 2023, the Burmese military’s airstrikes on Malsawm Village in Hakha township destroyed the Malawm Baptist Church. Malsawm village is about 35 miles far from Hakha, the capital town of Chin State, Burma.
The Burmese military burned homes and other buildings including the Gospel Baptist Church at Chuncung village in Chin State, Burma
May 3, 2023
Washington, DC — Around 6 a.m. local Burma time on May 2, 2023, the Burmese military also known as the Tatmadaw, burned 14 homes and other buildings, including the Gospel Baptist Church and its staff quarters, at Chuncung village, Hakha township in Chin state, Burma. Chuncung village is about 15 miles from the Hakha, the capital of Chin State in Burma.
The Burmese military’s air strikes on Tlanglo village in Chin State, Burma Killed Civilians and Destroyed Christian Churches and Residences
April 28, 2023
Washington, DC — Around 2 p.m. local Burma time on April 27, 2023, the Burmese military’s airstrikes killed 2 civilians, injured 8, and destroyed 19 houses, including three churches at Tlanglo village of Thantlang township, Chin state, Burma. Tlanglo village is about 5 miles from the Victoria Camp. The entire villagers have been displaced.
The Burmese military’s air strikes on the Webula Town in Chin State, Burma Killed Civilians
April 11, 2023
Washington, DC — Around 11 a.m. local Burma time on April 10, 2023, the Burmese military’s airstrikes killed 9 civilians, including a 9-year-old boy and a retired pastor, at Webula town in Falam township of Chin state, Burma. Webula is about 18 miles south of Falam town.
Burmese Fighter Jets Bombed Khuafo Village in Chin State, Burma and Killed 8 villagers including 4 children
March 31, 2023
Washington, DC — Around 10:30 a.m. local Burma time on March 30, 2023, the Burmese military fighter jets dropped at least 12 bombs on the Khuafo village, Thantlang township in Chin State, Burma. Khuafo village is five miles far from Thantlang town.
Statement on the 2023 International Religious Freedom Summit
February 9, 2023
Washington, DC — Around 11 a.m. local Burma time on April 10, 2023, the Burmese military’s airstrikes killed 9 civilians, including a 9-year-old boy and a retired pastor, at Webula town in Falam township of Chin state, Burma. Webula is about 18 miles south of Falam town.
Statement on USCIRF Hearing on Burma
February 9, 2023
Washington, DC — On February 8, 2023, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a virtual hearing on religious freedom in Burma two years after the military coup. The panel was led by USCIRF Chair Nury Turkel, with Vice Chair Abraham Cooper and Commissioners David Curry, Frederick Davie, Mohamed Magid, Stephen Schneck, and Frank Wolf in attendance.
Burmese Fighter Jets Attacking Camp Victoria in Chin State, Burma,
Also Drop a Bomb on Mizoram State, India
January 10, 2023
Washington, DC — On January 10, 2023 around 5:15 p.m. local Burma time, Burmese military fighter jets dropped at least four explosive devices on Camp Victoria, the Headquarters of the Chin National Front/Chin National Army in Chin State, Burma, near the border with Mizoram State, India, a source familiar with the situation confirmed with the Chin Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAM). A video of the attack has been posted on YouTube. CAM learned that five members of the Chin National Army (CNA) were killed in the attack.
