Myanmar now a ‘war economy’, warns IndustriALL

YANGON - The IndustriALL global union has stepped up pressure on apparel and textile brands still sourcing from Myanmar, warning that the country has become a “war economy” in which responsible exit is now “the only responsible choice”.

In a new joint op‑ed, Myanmar trade union leader in exile Khaing Zar and IndustriALL general secretary Atle Høie argue that continued sourcing is no longer compatible with brands’ stated human rights commitments, because export earnings are captured by the junta-controlled financial system and help sustain military priorities.