Burma Campaign UK
A new report published today by the Burma Campaign UK finds that companies investing in Burma expose themselves to economic and political risks that could damage their profitability. The report: Investing in Burma – A review of the risks for investors and companies, was commissioned by the Burma Campaign UK from former Goldman Sachs Executive …
03 Oct 2001 Share on facebook Share on twitter Burma is ruled by one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world. Millions of people have been forced into slave labour, and approximately 1,800 political prisoners languish in jail, many subject to torture. The Day of Prayer is part of an international series of events …
Premier Oil’s board was under fire today as it launched its social performance report at the company’s Annual General Meeting. The report is being attacked for not addressing fundamental concerns relating to Premier’s impact on communities along its Burmese gas pipeline, and crucially the support the company provides to Burma’s brutal military junta. “Inspector Clouseau …
The Burma Campaign UK are promising Directors of Premier Oil a rough ride at their AGM on Wednesday 16th May. Campaigners have purchased shares in Premier to enable them to attend the AGM and call for Premier Oil’s withdrawal from Burma. “Premier Oil might be a relatively small company but they are up there in …
The Burma Campaign UK today cautioned against undue optimism about the prospects for democracy in Burma following reports that the Burmese military dictatorship has entered into talks with National League for Democracy (NLD) leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. It is the first time the military dictatorship has entered into talks …
On Tuesday 12 September, 2000 between 12.30-2pm, the Burmese community and pro-democracy supporters will gather outside the Burmese Embassy, 19a Charles Street, off Berkeley Square, London in protest at the current political and human rights crisis in Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi was forced to return to Rangoon after a nine day stand off with …