Burma Campaign UK
The Burma Campaign UK today called on United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to take over UN efforts to restore democracy to Burma, following the failure of Ibrahim Gambari to achieve any breakthrough on his latest visit. It is the 35th visit to Burma by a UN envoy, and not one has achieved a single …
Share prices could be hit As Thailand’s Prime Minister Samak Sundarevej prepares to visit Burma this week and sign a new agreement on trade and investment with Burma, the Burma Campaign UK warned that it will place Thai companies investing in Burma on its ‘Dirty List’ of companies supporting the regime in Burma. The Burma …
The Burma Campaign UK today accused Ibrahim Gambari, the UN envoy to Burma, of ignoring his mandate on Burma by failing to meet with leaders of Burma’s ethnic groups. His mandate is based on successive General Assembly resolutions on Burma, which call for tri-partite dialogue between the regime, the National League for Democracy, and Burma’s …
Willis Ceases Cover to Burma, Pressure Mounts on Insurers Operating in Burma The Burma Campaign UK welcomes the undertaking by the world’s third largest insurance broker to end their involvement in Burma. The decision follows the company being placed on Burma Campaign’s ‘Dirty List’ in 2004 and the creation of an advisory panel of insurance …
Ban Ki-moon must lead UN efforts on Burma. The Burma Campaign UK today warned that Ibrahim Gambari’s next visit to Burma will be ‘make or break’ for the UN envoy’s efforts in Burma. In February the regime announced it was defying UN Security Council and General Assembly requests to engage with a UN reconciliation effort …
Nine Nobel Peace Prize recipients today released a public statement calling for the international community and the United Nations Security Council to impose arms embargoes on the Southeast Asian country of Burma. The move comes after the country’s ruling military regime carried out a massive crackdown on demonstrating Buddhist monks and civilians in October 2007. …
We are very sad to lose a great father and a great leader. We were lucky to have a father who was caring and full of love. He gave us guidance and support, and taught us tolerance and to stand against injustice. He could not give us wealth or luxury, but ensured that we had …
As Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo premiers in London tonight, the Burma Campaign UK welcomed the attention it is bringing to one of the worst human rights and humanitarian crises in the world. Burmese refugees who have been forced to flee their homes following attacks on their villages will be attending the premier. The fourth Rambo movie …
The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations Security Council to hold an emergency session to discuss the Burmese regime’s defiance of Security Council and General Assembly demands. On Saturday 9 February the junta announced that it would hold a referendum on a new constitution in May, and general elections in 2010. However, …
UN must not be duped yet again The Burma Campaign UK today dismissed as total nonsense claims by the regime ruling Burma that it is taking action on child soldiers. State run newspaper New Light of Myanmar is claiming that hundreds of children have been returned to their families in recent years. Members of the …
Campaigners in the UK are holding a demonstration to mark International Human Rights Day and call for urgent UN action to end the human rights violations in Burma. The protest will take place in London on Monday 10th December, starting at 12.00 noon in front of 10 Downing Street, followed by a demonstration in Parliament …
UK-wide protests against Total Oil’s involvement with the Burmese military regime Saturday 24 November 2007: Burma solidarity protests will take place at Total petrol stations across the UK on Saturday as part of a day of action calling for the company to stop financing the country’s military junta. Over 30 petrol stations are being targeted, …
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the imposition of a ban on imports of Burmese gems, timber and metals, and a ban on investment in these sectors. EU Foreign Ministers agreed the steps at their last meeting on October 15th. The Burma Campaign also called for further sanctions to be introduced when EU ministers meet …
The Burma Justice Committee will be launched today in the House of Lords. The Committee has been formed against the backdrop of continuing human rights abuses within Burma, as the military junta continues to repress anyone who questions their regime. Following the recent uprisings in protest at the doubling of fuel prices, many have been …
A new website has been launched today which gives members of the public an opportunity to submit images showing that they haven’t forgotten Burma. The site has been created to allow internet users to show solidarity with the country’s pro-democracy movement and political prisoners. It has been launched with the tagline – “The media spotlight …
The Burma Campaign UK today expressed deep disappointment that UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari has failed to achieve any significant breakthrough during his latest visit to Burma. The dictatorship is still refusing to enter into genuine negotiations, despite a United Nations Security Council statement calling on them to do so. “The Security Council has asked the …
The Burma Campaign UK welcomes the announcement by The Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander MP, to double British aid to Burma from £8.8 million this year to £18 million by 2010. Douglas Alexander made the announcement during the first debate on Burma in the House of Commons on Monday. The Burma Campaign …
Brown, Cameron, Miliband, Hague and others support call for democracy. The Burma Campaign UK today released a video on YouTube of the UK’s most powerful politicians condemning the recent actions of the Burmese Junta. The release coincides with the first ever full-length Government-sponsored debate on Burma in the House of Commons. The video includes senior …
KT Tunstall to perform a tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi on the 12th anniversary of her being under house arrest. October 24th 2007 will mark a total of 12 years that Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained leader of Burma’s democracy movement, has been under house arrest. It has been her heroism, courage and …
China urged to back UN Action Campaigners around the world will today (Wednesday 24th October) mark twelve years of Aung San Suu Kyi’s incarceration by protesting outside Chinese embassies around the world. In 12 cities, including London, Paris, Berlin, Brasilia, Bangkok, Washington DC and Toronto, campaigners will wear Aung San Suu Kyi masks, be shackled …
Today, as the UN celebrates its 62nd birthday, Aung San Suu Kyi will have spent a total of twelve years in detention in Burma. On January 8, you/the UNSG called on Senior General Than Shwe to release Aung San Suu Kyi. It is a grave disappointment to us all that the Burmese regime has chosen …
Glenys Kinnock EP/ASE Labour Wales – Llafur Cymru China holds key to Burma’s freedom, says MEP – World marks 12 years detention for Aung San Suu Kyi CHINA holds the key to freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Burma, Euro-MP and Burma Campaign patron GLENYS KINNOCK today said as she marked …
DFID takes no action on any key recommendations by Parliamentary Committee. The Burma Campaign UK today expressed its shock and disappointment at the Department for International Development’s response to an inquiry into UK aid to Burma by the International Development Committee. DFID has not taken action on any of the key recommendations made by the …
The National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) welcomes the decision taken by the European Union at its recent General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting to take stronger action against the Burmese military junta for its brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators while at the same time helping the needy and refugee populations …