Burma Campaign UK
Burma’s brutal military dictatorship today extended Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention, sending a strong signal to the international community that it has no intention of relinquishing power. The extension comes despite calls for her release from UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, and Burma’s Asian neighbours. It is also an embarrassment for UN Under-Secretary Ibrahim Gambari, …
The Burma Campaign UK today expressed deep concern about comments made yesterday by UN Under-Secretary General Ibrahim Gambari, following his recent visit to Burma. “This is not a new chapter or new page as Gambari claims, it is the same old story,” said Yvette Mahon, Director of the Burma Campaign UK. “The regime dusted off …
“Eight Seconds of Silence” New Report Details Deaths of 127 Burmese Democracy Activists in Custody AAPP Calls for UN Security Council Action in Burma Read the report here The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP) today released a 148 page report detailing the deaths of 127 democracy activists in custody in Burma. The report, …
On Tuesday 16th May Burma Campaign organisations in more than 13 countries will protest against the Burmese regime’s military offensive against civilians in eastern Burma. Protesters are also calling for the United Nations Security Council to intervene. Countries where protests are taking place include: UK, USA, France, Canada, Japan, India, Belgium, Thailand, Norway, New Zealand, …
As Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez arrives in the UK, the Burma Campaign UK calls on those meeting with him to raise the issue of Venezuela’s defence of Burma’s brutal military dictatorship. Venezuela has repeatedly defended the regime at the United Nations, even opposing a resolution calling for the restoration of democracy and release of democracy …
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – 12.30-1.30pm Friday 12th May 2006 Demonstration at TOTAL Oil’s London HQ: 33 Cavendish Square London W1G OPW Nearest tube: Oxford Circus As shareholders gather for the Annual General Meeting of TOTAL Oil, actions against the French oil giant will take place across Europe, including the UK, France, Ireland, Austria and the Netherlands. …
Media Release from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma A cross-party group of MPs today table an Early Day Motion calling on the British government and United Nations to act now to support more than 11,000 people who have been forced from their homes by a new military offensive against civilians. The Early …
The Burma Campaign UK has been informed by DHL’s parent company, Deutsche Post, that DHL will end its joint venture with Burma’s military dictatorship. DHL’s current contract with the regime expires at the end of 2006, and the Burma Campaign UK had called on the company to use this opportunity to cut its ties with …
The National League for Democracy (97/B) West Shwegondaing Street Bahan Township, Rangoon April 21, 2006 Special Statement- 3104/06 (Original Translation) 1. The National League for Democracy on the Union Day (12th February, 2006), which is one of the auspicious days of the history of the country, with the frank and honest intention and stressing for …
30,000 villagers made homeless and 28 towns and villages flooded in huge new dam project that will enrich Burma’s generals. Read the report here Threatened with plans by Burma’s generals to dam the Salween River and submerge vast tracts of their homelands, the Karenni are releasing a new report today which exposes the parallels between …
Media Release from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma A cross-party group of MPs today table an Early Day Motion calling on the British government and United Nations to act now to support more than 11,000 people who have been forced from their homes by a new military offensive against civilians. The Early …
Sheffield Joins Worldwide Campaign to Set Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Free Sheffield City Hall Wednesday 8th March 2006 @7pm The City of Sheffield will be joining the global protests that draw attention to the plight of Burma’s pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on International Women’s Day – Wednesday 8th March. Suu Kyi, the …
Unofficial Translation Special Declaration No 1/02 (2006) by the National League for Democracy Released at the 59th anniversary of Union Day (12 February 2006) Commemorated at the National League for Democracy Headquarters in Rangoon The Union of Burma emerged as an independent, sovereign, and dignified nation of the world on 4 January 1948 as the …
Press Release NATIONAL COALITION GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF BURMA NCGUB Thanks Pro-Democracy, Support Groups for Burma Protesting Total The National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB) expresses its solidarity with all pro-democracy and support groups for Burma which will be holding the “International Day to Protest Total’s Investments in Burma” in several …
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – 12.30-1.30pm Friday 3rd February Demonstration at TOTAL Oil’s London HQ: 33 Cavendish Square London W1G OPW Nearest tube: Oxford Circus Actions against the French oil giant will take place in at least 15 countries worldwide, including the Netherlands, France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Romania, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, Thailand and …
Security Council Has First-Ever Discussion of Situation in Burma (WASHINGTON, D.C. DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary LLP) Václav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic, and Desmond M. Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, today offered measured praise to the UN Security Council for holding a groundbreaking discussion on the …
Vera Baird QC MP, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Burma, said: “I am delighted that Burma is being discussed at the UN Security Council with the support of the British Government. “The all-party parliamentary group on Burma and the British Burmese community has been energetically lobbying the Government to help put this issue …
First UN Security Council debate on Burma to be held on Friday 16th December. The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the first ever debate on Burma at the Security Council, but cautioned that this is just a first step. “This is a key milestone on the road to freedom in Burma,” said Yvette Mahon, Director …
Siemens, Swiss Re and Chevron join Burma ‘Dirty List’ 26 new companies have been added to the ‘Dirty List’ published today by the Burma Campaign UK. A total of 101 companies feature on the new list. The ‘Dirty List’ exposes companies that are directly or indirectly helping to finance Burma’s brutal military dictatorship. View the …
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed news that Gill Clothing is to stop sourcing from Burma. The Burma Campaign UK approached the company after one of their supporters found Gill clothing with ‘Made in Myanmar’ labels. Myanmar is the name Burma’s military dictatorship have given Burma. Gill has now formally notified the Burma Campaign it …
Austrian Airlines, Eastravel and Frommers Guides drop Burma The three companies have joined the growing exodus of companies ending their promotion of tourism to Burma. They join Carnival Corporation/P&O, Magic of the Orient and Explorers Tours, and Oddessy Guidebooks, who ended their involvement in 2004. The Burma Campaign UK has received confirmation from Austrian Airlines …
Campaigners were celebrating today following the news that the United Nations Security Council has agreed by consensus to have its first ever briefing and discussion on the situation in Burma. “This is a huge success for Burma’s democracy campaigners,” said Mark Farmaner, Campaigns Manager at the Burma Campaign UK. “At last Burma is starting to …
On Friday 2nd December 2005 a new report – The Darkness We See – exposes for the first time the true scale of torture in Burma’s prisons. Political prisoners in Burma are routinely tortured, facing physical, mental and sexual abuse. The report is published by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) – based in Thailand. “Since …
The Burma Campaign UK today warmly welcomed news that the crisis in Burma will be debated by the United Nations Security Council for the first time. John Bolton, US Ambassador to the United Nations, has today formally requested Burma be placed on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In a letter sent …