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Tens of thousands of civilians have been killed, many more jailed and tortured, 2.6 million displaced from their homes, and more than 18 million live in need, reports iNews. A series of recent victories mean opposition forces now control more than half the country. Many say it’s only a matter of time before the regime falls. Neighbouring China, …

Zoya Phan, Burma Campaign UK’s Programme Director, was interviewed by Radio Karen about the UN Human Rights Council’s resolution calling on member states not to export, sell or transfer jet fuel to the Burmese military. The resolution is another significant milestone in getting the issue up the international agenda and applying more pressure on countries …

The UK has finally convened the discussion on Myanmar at the UN Security Council that Burma Campaign UK has been calling for. Speakers urged the Security Council to take decisive measures to end violence by the military and address the deteriorating humanitarian situation, also calling for the swift appointment of a UN Special Envoy. At …

Responding to a decision by the UN Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution on Myanmar that for the first time calls on UN member states to refrain from the export, sale or transfer of jet fuel to the Myanmar military, the author of Amnesty International’s 2022 report “Deadly Cargo” said: “This resolution is a …

Stars of Myanmar Friendship, supported by Burma Campaign UK, held a protest today outside the British Foreign Office, calling for faster implementation of targeted sanctions against the Myanmar military. The British government has still not sanctioned key sectors of support to the Myanmar military, including jet fuel, the gas industry and state banks. Members of …

Nant Zoya Phan, Burma Campaign UK’s Programme Director, talked to Burma News Network about the seminar “Towards a democratic Myanmar and its impact on security along the Thai border”, held on March 2-3 in the Thai Parliament, Bangkok, over the Burmese junta’s objection. “It was emphasized that cross-border assistance is needed for war refugees” said …