Burma Campaign UK
Zoya Phan, Campaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK, received a standing ovation at the Conservative Party conference today as she called for international action to help the people of Burma. Zoya Phan is a political exile from the Karen ethnic group, which has been subject to a campaign of ethnic cleansing by the regime. She …
The Burma Campaign UK today warmly welcomed a decision by D.A. Watts & Sons to stop purchasing teak from Burma. It follows announcements in recent days by Timbmet and K J Howells and Son that they will also no longer purchase teak from Burma. Timber exports are a major source of revenue for the regime. …
“The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity.” Aung San Suu Kyi The Human Rights Council’s decision to hold an urgent full-day meeting on the situation in Burma is an important step for Burma. Fifty-three states called for the special session, which will be held today 2 …
Washington— Congressman Pitts released the following statement today, calling on all EU nations to support sanctions against the military dictatorship ruling Burma: “I understand that the European Union plans to join the United States soon in extending tough economic and political sanctions on Burma. I applaud this move and especially thank French President Sarkozy and …
Zoya Phan, Campaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK, will speak to the Conservative Party Conference tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd October, 11.15-12.30, during the Globalisation and Poverty). “I am pleased to be given this opportunity to call for strong international action against the regime in Burma,” said Zoya Phan. “The world promised there would be consequences if …
Annie Lennox “The whole world is watching Burma, a country whose people have been repressed by a brutal military dictatorship for too long. The peaceful protest that began only days ago by Buddhist monks is coming to a climax. We wait to see if it will culminate in yet another bloody massacre. Aung San Suu …