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413 civil society call on Timor-Leste to retract invitation to illegal “Myanmar Election Agency”

April 7, 2023

Open Letter: 413 civil society call on Timor-Leste to retract invitation to illegal “Myanmar Election Agency” His Excellency Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta President Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Dear Mr. President: The undersigned 413 Myanmar, Timorese, regional and international civil society organizations strongly urge Your Excellency, along with the National Commission for Elections (CNE) President Dr. Jose …

Burmese Military Ban 40 Political Parties, including National League for Democracy

March 29, 2023

The Burmese military announced on 28th March 2023 that it has banned 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD), which has won every election it has been able to contest. The ban follows the military demanding that the political parties reregister with the military-appointed Union Election Commission, something the parties refused to …

New UK Aviation Fuel Sanctions Welcome – Complete Ban Needed

March 27, 2023

Burma Campaign UK today welcomed new UK sanctions targeting companies supplying aviation fuel, arms and aircraft parts to the Burmese military. The sanctions follow similar sanctions targeting aviation fuel announced by the USA on 24th March. The new sanctions target the following: Shoon Energy, linked to the already sanctioned Asia Sun company, which supplies aviation …

UN Secretary-General: intervene in Rohingya repatriation ‘pilot project’

March 20, 2023

Joint Statement: UN Secretary-General: intervene in Rohingya repatriation ‘pilot project’ and investigate UNHCR and WFP’s involvement The undersigned 201 civil society organizations strongly condemn UN’s participation in the so-called ‘pilot project’ to repatriate Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar. The undersigned organizations are appalled by the UN’s clandestine participation and involvement in facilitating a visit …

UK cuts aid to Rohingya refugees by 82%

March 16, 2023

Newly released figures have revealed that the British government has cut aid to around one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by a staggering 82%. The majority of these refugees are children. Burma Campaign UK is calling on Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to urgently reverse the cuts and provide life-saving aid to Rohingya children. British aid …

Burmese Military Companies Boycott List Updated 2023

March 13, 2023

Burma Campaign UK has today updated its Boycott List of Burmese military-owned companies and brands. The Boycott Lists names the products and brands of the vast business empire of the Burmese military, enabling individuals, companies, organisations and governments to avoid purchasing goods and services from military companies. The updated Boycott List is available here. Five …