At the TUC
At the TUC working with our trade union brothers and sisters in solidarity on human rights abuses in Burma.
At the TUC working with our trade union brothers and sisters in solidarity on human rights abuses in Burma.
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 lift further sanctions on the country. Today, the U.S. Campaign for Burma and STAND: The Student-Led Movement to End Mass Atrocities have submitted a letter …
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC STATEMENT The Myanmar authorities must ensure a prompt, independent, impartial and effective investigation into the death and alleged rape of a Rohingya woman. The alleged refusal by the police to investigate the case, and to bring those responsible to justice is a violation of their human rights obligations and sends the message …
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 world. Now, despite opposition from local communities, plans are going ahead to build the Kunlong, Nawngpha and Ta-hsang/ Mong Ton dams on the Salween in …
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 with hydropower dams on the Salween river, as the best option to meet Burma’s energy needs. The Salween is a vital artery for millions of …
From The Myanmar Times: “Several staff members from Burma Campaign UK believe they are still enumerated on the list as they have not yet been informed of their removal. In June, Burma Campaign UK wrote to the government asking for confirmation of which staff members remain on the roster and which have been removed. “The …