Burma Campaign UK
Mark Farmaner, director of the Burma Campaign, told IBTimes UK that the pipeline construction was linked with a greater military presence. “We have seen an increase in militarisation and human rights abuses, including a big increase of rape and sexual abuse in areas the pipeline is due to go through,” he said. “This is not helping …
Think everything’s ok in Burma now? Since Thein Sein became President more than 250,000 people have fled their homes because of attacks and human rights abuses. Awareness raising campaign launched by Burma Campaign UK, October 2013.
The Karen community is holding a Karen Cultural Evening with traditional music, dance and food. Time: 5pm- traditional food from free buffet will be available, drink will also be available, 7pm to 9PM – entertainment program Ticket: £10 (advance), £12 (at the door) £15 (for solidarity price) Place: St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, …
Vale Earth Castle, Guernsey The Channel Islands’ longest running music festival, the Vale Earth Fair, will this year be headlined by Punk legends Buzzcocks. “It will be an event not to be missed,” said Vale Earth Fair Collective member Rob Roussel. Buzzcocks’ classic songs include ‘What Do I Get?’ the anthemic ‘Harmony In My Head’ …
The Kachin National Organisation and Burma Campaign UK are holding a demonstration as part of a Global Day of Action to mark the 2nd anniversary of the breaking of a 17-year ceasefire in Kachin State. Date: Friday 7 June, 2013 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 Place: British Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) King Charles Street London, SW1A …
Burma Campaign UK today called for the immediate unconditional release of Aung Ko Latt. Aung Ko Latt is a 36-year-old activist who campaigns for genuine democracy and freedom in Burma. He was arrested in June 2011 with false accusations of being a member of the Karen National Union (KNU) and bombing Myoma Market in Naypyidaw. …