Rohingya Crisis: EU Missing In Action: UK Must Lead Again
September 21, 2017
Burma Campaign UK today called on the British government to resume its past leadership on Burma within the European Union, and push for practical steps from the European Union to…
Burma Facing Biggest Human Right Crisis In Decades – British Government Response Pathetic
September 7, 2017
Burma Campaign UK today warned that Burma is undergoing its biggest human rights crisis in decades, which has in turn created a major humanitarian crisis. However, unlike in the past,…
Pressure Needed On Min Aung Hlaing To Halt Attacks On Rohingya Civilians
August 31, 2017
Burma Campaign UK today called on the international community to focus pressure on Commander in Chief Min Aung Hlaing, head of the Burmese military, to halt attacks against Rohingya civilians….
Germany & Austria Host War Criminal Min Aung Hlaing
April 25, 2017
Burma Campaign UK today condemned the governments of Germany and Austria for inviting Min Aung Hlaing, head of the Burmese military, to visit their countries this week. Earlier this year,…
Time for a rethink on policy towards Burma’s military
December 16, 2016
Burma Campaign UK today publishes a new briefing paper, ‘Time for a rethink on policy towards Burma’s military’, calling for a debate on new ways to influence Burma’s military. The…
Thailand must cease prosecution of human rights defenders
December 12, 2016
Global coalition of 110 organizations call on Prime Minister Prayut for reforms Thailand’s use of criminal defamation laws and the Computer Crimes Act to prosecute human rights defenders violates its…
Human Rights Groups Oppose Lifting of U.S. Sanctions on Burma
September 12, 2016
Washington, DC, September 12, 2016 – As the U.S. prepares for a visit by Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of Burma, they must reconsider their decision to…
Statement by the Committee for Shan State Unity (CSSU) on plans to build dams on the Salween river
August 29, 2016
Statement by the Committee for Shan State Unity (CSSU) on plans to build dams on the Salween river 1. The Salween is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the…
Open letter from 26 Shan community groups to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to cancel Salween dams
August 18, 2016
To: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Foreign Minister, We are writing to express our great concern at your government’s announcement on August 12 that you will proceed…
New report calls for halt to Upper Yeywa dam and other planned dams on Namtu River
March 30, 2016
Press release by Shan Human Rights Foundation, Shan Sapawa Environmental Organisation and Shan State Farmers’ Network A new report launched today by Shan community groups calls for an immediate halt…