Burma Campaign UK
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the release of more than twenty political prisoners in Burma, but warned that the releases did not signify any significant change by the regime. More than 6,000 prisoners were released over all. “We are very glad for the prisoners and their families,” said Mark Farmaner, Director of Burma Campaign …
In the past two weeks two UN envoys, Special Advisor Ibrahim Gambari, and Special Rapporteur Thomas Ojea Quintana, have visited Burma. As with the previous 37 visits by UN envoys, no concessions or reforms were secured from Burma’s generals. “After twenty years and thirty-nine visits, one would think the United Nations might have noticed that …
Media Release From Glenys Kinnock MEP MEPs urge Thailand not to return Rohingya refugees BURMA Campaign UK patron GLENYS KINNOCK MEP led a European Parliament call for Thailand not to send Rohingya refugees back to Burma to face repression and torture. In a Parliamentary resolution voted on 5th February, Euro-MPs also urged Thailand to ensure …
Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK welcomes the Early Day Motion number 670 on “Thailand’s treatment of Rohingya refugees” in the British Parliament. The Rohingya, who are rendered stateless, are worst victims of systematic, persistent and widespread human rights violations in Burma, including denial of citizenship rights, severe restrictions on freedom of movement, education, marriage and religion, …
British Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell MP has strongly criticised the Burmese military regime’s elections planned for 2010, saying that they are “designed to entrench military rule behind a facade of civilian government.” The Burma Campaign UK welcomed the statement from the Minister, and called on other governments to follow the British lead in recognising …
The Burma Campaign UK is deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Sir John Mortimer, longtime patron of the Burma Campaign UK. Sir John Mortimer died aged 85 on January 16th 2009, after suffering a prolonged illness. Sir John Mortimer will be remembered as a friend of the people of Burma, he steadfastly supported …