Burma Campaign UK
The Burma Campaign UK today expressed deep concern about comments made yesterday by UN Under-Secretary General Ibrahim Gambari, following his recent visit to Burma. “This is not a new chapter or new page as Gambari claims, it is the same old story,” said Yvette Mahon, Director of the Burma Campaign UK. “The regime dusted off …
“Eight Seconds of Silence” New Report Details Deaths of 127 Burmese Democracy Activists in Custody AAPP Calls for UN Security Council Action in Burma Read the report here The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP) today released a 148 page report detailing the deaths of 127 democracy activists in custody in Burma. The report, …
On Tuesday 16th May Burma Campaign organisations in more than 13 countries will protest against the Burmese regime’s military offensive against civilians in eastern Burma. Protesters are also calling for the United Nations Security Council to intervene. Countries where protests are taking place include: UK, USA, France, Canada, Japan, India, Belgium, Thailand, Norway, New Zealand, …
As Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez arrives in the UK, the Burma Campaign UK calls on those meeting with him to raise the issue of Venezuela’s defence of Burma’s brutal military dictatorship. Venezuela has repeatedly defended the regime at the United Nations, even opposing a resolution calling for the restoration of democracy and release of democracy …
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – 12.30-1.30pm Friday 12th May 2006 Demonstration at TOTAL Oil’s London HQ: 33 Cavendish Square London W1G OPW Nearest tube: Oxford Circus As shareholders gather for the Annual General Meeting of TOTAL Oil, actions against the French oil giant will take place across Europe, including the UK, France, Ireland, Austria and the Netherlands. …
Media Release from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma A cross-party group of MPs today table an Early Day Motion calling on the British government and United Nations to act now to support more than 11,000 people who have been forced from their homes by a new military offensive against civilians. The Early …