Burma Campaign UK
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma today condemned elections held in Burma on 7th November as a total sham, and called for increased international pressure to force Burma’s dictatorship to the negotiating table. The elections held in Burma on 7th November were the first in 20 years. At the last election, despite severe …
Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is today guest editing his wife Sarah Brown’s Twitter account, supporting Burma Campaign UK’s call for stronger international pressure to bring real change to the people of Burma. Burma’s generals are today holding the country’s first elections for 20 years, but every stage of the election process has been …
As Burma’s generals today hold fake elections, Burma Campaign UK publishes a new briefing detailing how Burma’s generals have brought in a new constitution which sidelines Parliament and makes it impossible for MPs in the new Parliament to introduce any genuine democratic reforms. • There is no requirement for a single member of Burma’s new …
16 Burma Pro-Democracy Organizations host a London rally and a peaceful march to condemn Burma’s sham election Today, 16 Burma pro-democracy organizations including all ethnic organizations, based in the United Kingdom, organize a London rally and a peaceful march to condemn sham elections in Burma on 7 November 2010, urging the international community to reject …
Election statement from members of the European Burma Network We, the undersigned organisations, do not believe that fake elections due in Burma on 7th November will be a meaningful step towards the promotion of human rights and democracy in Burma. We therefore call on the international community to unite behind a revived UN-led effort to …
Burma Campaign UK today ended its call for all tourists not to visit Burma, following a decision by National League for Democracy leaders to better target the boycott. The Burma tourism boycott is now targeted at package tours. Burma Campaign UK follows the policy of Burma’s democracy movement, and made the decision following consultations with …
As Aung San Suu Kyi today reaches a total of 15 years in detention, Burma Campaign UK called for urgent international pressure to force Burma’s dictatorship to unconditionally release her on 13th November. Aung San Suu Kyi’s current period of detention expires on November 13th, following her being placed under house arrest after a sham …
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 …
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the ASEM statement on Burma as a sign that European and Asian countries are not being fooled by the Burmese dictatorship’s promises that elections will bring significant change in Burma. While the statement is far weaker than Burma Campaign UK would like it to be, the fact that the statement …
Media Release From Trillium Asset Management Corporation and Domini Social Investments Contacts: Susan Baker, Trillium Asset Management Corporation 617-292-8026 x 252 Shin Furuya, Domini Social Investments LLC 212-217-1095 Toyota states that it shares investor concerns about the human rights situation in Burma October 5, 2010 – In a letter to a group of investors, Toyota Motor …
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 expressed caution following reports that Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma’s democracy movement, could be released after the elections. An unnamed official has reportedly told the AFP news agency that her release will happen after the elections. According to Burmese law, Aung San Suu Kyi should be released on November …
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 …
Wai Hnin Pwint Thon, Campaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK, won a standing ovation today for her speech on the main stage of the Labour Party Annual Conference. The Labour Party is the main opposition party in the UK, and was in government from 1997-2010. Dismissing elections in Burma as failing to bring change, she …
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 …
PRESS RELEASE from Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), on the sidelines of the UK Liberal Democrats Annual Conference currently being held in Liverpool, UK, has awarded the honorary individual membership plaque to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Laureate, Burma’s leader of the opposition, and …
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 Freedom Now Washington, D.C. –Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi, General Secretary of the National League for Democracy and the world’s only imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, should be released immediately and unconditionally from her illegal house arrest; however, she must, under Burmese law, be released on November 13, 2010. This release will …
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 …
Wai Hnin Pwint Thon, Campaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK, will be doing a fundraising bungee jump for freedom on Saturday 16th October. Money raised will go to Burma Campaign UK and to help former political prisoners. Wai Hnin’s father, Mya Aye, is currently serving 65 year jail sentence in Burma for his peaceful political …