Burma Campaign UK has called for a revision of the British government’s approach to Myanmar, warning that the UK has slipped from “leaders to laggards” on human rights, reports Mizzima. The call comes as Myanmar’s junta moves ahead with what are widely seen as “sham elections” beginning 28 December.
“When British government ministers have the political will, the UK can be very effective at mobilising international action to assist the people of Burma in their struggle for freedom,” said Mark Farmaner, BCUK’s director. “While the Burmese military implement new sham elections as part of their plan for eternal rule, the British government needs to be proactively cutting off their supply of money and arms.”