Myanmar military should end its use of violence and respect democracy
February 1, 2021
Joint Statement The undersigned groups today denounced an apparent coup in Myanmar, and associated violence, which has suspended civilian government and effectively returned full power to the military. On 1…
Robust International Response Needed to Burma Military Coup – Burma Campaign UK
February 1, 2021
Burma Campaign UK today called for a robust international response to the military coup in Burma which took place this morning. This should include sanctions against military companies and support…
Facebook allowing Burma Military To Recruit For and Fund Genocide
January 9, 2021
In the week Facebook has suspended US President Donald Trump for inciting violence, Burma Campaign UK repeats its call to Facebook to stop the Burmese military using Facebook to recruit…
Kirin’s Response To Partnership With Burmese Military Descends Into Farce
January 7, 2021
Burma Campaign UK today described as ‘farcical’ Kirin’s assertion that after a year-long investigation regarding two joint ventures with the Burmese military, it cannot establish whether the military uses profits…
UK-funded Myantrade portal removes Myanmar military-owned companies
November 30, 2020
Justice For Myanmar commends swift action, reiterates calls for targeted sanctions Myantrade, a Myanmar government trade promotion website funded by UK aid has removed Myanmar military-owned business listings. The de-listed…
New Rules Introduced To Prevent UK Investment Aid Benefitting Burmese Military
November 30, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed notification from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that it is bringing in new rules to prevent the Burmese military benefitting from investment in…
Military Products Boycott List Updated
November 17, 2020
Burma Campaign UK has updated its list of military products and brands, adding 25 new products/brands to the list. The update is the result of new products being launched by…
UK government again refuses to disclose value of assets frozen under Burma sanctions
November 12, 2020
HM Treasury has again turned down a Freedom of Information request by Burma Campaign UK, asking for information on the value of assets frozen against 16 members of the Burmese…
Local communities welcome withdrawal of Swiss company Stucky from Upper Yeywa dam project
October 27, 2020
Press release by Action for Shan State Rivers Communities living along the Namtu/Myitnge river in northern Shan State welcome the withdrawal of Swiss company Stucky SA from the controversial Upper…
No Assets Frozen as a Result of UK Burma Sanctions
October 15, 2020
Toothless UK sanctions targeting 16 individuals from the Burmese military and security services have not resulted in any reported assets being frozen, according to a new report published by the…