Burma Campaign UK
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the release of Aung Hmine San, Than Htike, Min Naing Lwin and Thein Aung Myint who were arrested for protesting without permission. However, Burma Campaign UK urged the military-backed government in Burma to repeal the current protest law which doesn’t give genuine rights and freedom to protest. Aung Hmine San, …
Burma Campaign UK today urged the Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire MP to call in the Burmese ambassador to Britain to question him regarding why people are still being arrested under the right to protest law in Burma. Burma Campaign UK also urged the Foreign Office Minister to demand the military-backed government pass a protest …
Burma Campaign UK today called on the British government and United States to adopt a much more robust approach with the government of Burma in order to persuade President Thein Sein to halt Burmese Army attacks against the ethnic Kachin minority in Burma. Three civilians were killed, including one child, and four others were injured, …
Press Release from the Women’s League of Burma First use of airstrikes in twenty years brings fears of increased civilian fatalities and human rights abuses. Chiang Mai, Thailand – The international community should act immediately to ensure that Thein Sein’s government stops military attacks and human rights abuses in Kachin State, the Women’s League of …
Statement by Members and Observers of the European Burma Network With many sanctions against the military-backed government in Burma in the process of being suspended or lifted, there is intense interest from European companies in investing and trading with Burma. Trade and investment in developing countries can help bring benefits to the local population, both …
The Global Day of Action Against the Shwe Gas and China-Burma Pipelines Project Date: 1st March 2012, Thursday Time: 12:00 – 13:00 Place: In front of South Korea Embassy 60 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AJ. Nearest tube: St James’s Park Underground Station This global day of action is organized by the Shwe Gas Movement. …