Burma Campaign UK
Media Release from ACTIONS BIRMANIE Belgium Supports the Establishment of a U.N. Commission of Inquiry with a mandate to examine war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma Actions Birmanie Salutes the Position of Principle adopted by Belgium in favour of the creation of a United Nations Special Commission to Investigate War Crimes and crimes …
Burma Campaign UK today publishes a new briefing detailing international support for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. 13 countries have so far declared their support for a UN Inquiry. A UN Inquiry is also supported by 15 Nobel Laureates, The Elders, the International Trade Union Confederation, …
The United Nations General Assembly has passed its 20th resolution on Burma, issuing what could be interpreted as a final warning regarding an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. The UN General Assembly first called on the dictatorship in Burma to respect the Geneva Conventions in 1992. In total, General …
On the same day UN Burma envoy Vijay Nambiar visited Rangoon, the Burmese Army fired mortar bombs at a civilian village in Karen State, breaking international law. Thousands of ethnic Karen have fled a new Burmese Army military offensive in Karen State, along the Thailand Burma border, in the past two weeks. The fighting began …
Press release from Shan Women’s Action Network SWAN strongly denounces the Burma Army build-up around the Shan ceasefire area in Ke See township, central Shan State, which led to the rape of a young disabled woman on the eve of the November 7 election. Since November 3, more than 1,000 new troops have been deployed …
Burma Campaign UK today warned that Burmese Army attacks on a Karen armed faction in Myawaddy Town in Karen State, Burma, could be just the first example of many such attacks against armed ethnic groups, creating a major humanitarian and human rights crisis. Burma Campaign UK has repeatedly called on the international community to take …
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Burma has warned the United Nations General Assembly that: “Failing to act on accountability in Myanmar will embolden the perpetrators of international crimes and further postpone long-overdue justice.” In a hard-hitting new report made public on 18th October, the Special Rapporteur repeats his call for a UN Commission of …
Media Release of the European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma The European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma (EPCB) today welcomed a statement of support by Estonia, for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. In reply to Mr. Silver Meikar, the member of EPCB executive committee and member of Estonian …
Media Release From Burma Action Ireland Burma Action Ireland welcomes Irish Government’s support for UN Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses in Burma Burma Action Ireland welcomes the decision of the Irish Government to support the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. Ireland joins …
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed Lithuania’s backing for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed its support directly to Burma Campaign UK. Lithuania is the 8th member of the European Union to publicly support an inquiry. The other EU members are …
Media release from FIDH, Human Rights Watch, Info-Birmanie and French Human Rights League BURMA – War crimes and crimes against humanity FIDH, Human Rights Watch, Info-Birmanie and French Human Rights League demand the set-up of an international commission of inquiry They welcome France’s statement and urge the EU to support this initiative at the UN …
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed Netherlands backing for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. The expression of support was in response to a draft Resolution in the Netherlands Parliament calling on the government to support an Inquiry, and also work for the establishment of an Inquiry to …
Burma Campaign New Zealand welcomes the New Zealand Government’s endorsement of a Commission of Inquiry on Burma Wellington, New Zealand The Burma Campaign New Zealand applauds the New Zealand Government for their decision to support the establishment of a United Nations Commission of Inquiry into crimes against humanity in Burma. New Zealand joins the United …
The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations and international community to seize the opportunity created by the KNU declaring a one-day ceasefire to turn it into a nationwide ceasefire. The Karen National Union, the largest armed group which has not signed a ceasefire with the dictatorship, has announced it will observe a …
Media Release From European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma The European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma (EPCB) today welcomed a statement of support by the Republic of Hungary for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. In reply to EPCB’s recent letter to the Hungarian government, asking it to support …
For Immediate Release Canadian Friends of Burma September 3, 2010 Ottawa – Canadian Friends of Burma has learned that the Government of Canada is to support a UN Commission of Inquiry on Burma, according to a spokesperson to the Canadian Foreign Minister. “Canada supports both the UN Special Rapporteur’s work on human rights abuses in …
Burma Campaign UK is holding a demonstration at the Canadian Embassy today, calling on the Canadian government to publicly support a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. Canada has traditionally taken the lead in supporting accountability and respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. It has also …
Media Release From Burma Office New Zealand of the National Council of the Union of Burma, and Burma Campaign UK 20 August 2010 Em/002/10-ncub/nz. [Wellington, New Zealand], The Burma Office New Zealand of the National Council of the Union of Burma, and Burma Campaign UK, have joined forces to call on the government of New …
Media Release From European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma The European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma (EPCB), representing MPs from 15 European countries, is calling on EU member states to officially support the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry on Burma. The call from European MPs comes just days after the USA became the fifth country …
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed US backing for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma, and called on European Union members to also express support. On 17th August the USA became the fifth county to publicly support a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against …
The Burma Campaign UK today published a new briefing which calls on the United Nations General Assembly to establish a Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. EU Member states are currently drafting the twentieth annual resolution on Burma, which is expected to be adopted later this year. Analysis in …
Canadian Friends of Burma and Burma Campaign UK have joined forces to call on the Canadian government to support a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. For many years the United Nations has been documenting horrific human rights abuses which may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. …
1,600 Call On Prime Minister David Cameron to Take the Lead on Burma Staff and volunteers at Burma Campaign UK today deliver 1,657 letters to 10 Downing Street, residence of British Prime Minister David Cameron. The letters, from supporters of Burma Campaign UK, ask the Prime Minister to take the lead in pushing for strong …
Media Release From European Karen Network As the Burmese Army steps up attacks against ethnic Karen civilians in Eastern Burma, the European Karen Network, which represents Karen communities in Europe, today called on European governments to support a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the dictatorship. On 23rd …