Burma Campaign UK
Thailand is facing criticism for rolling out the red carpet for Myanmar’s junta-chief-turned-president who is accused of committing crimes against humanity, reports the Independent. Rights advocates said Thailand risked helping rehabilitate a military ruler accused of overseeing brutal abuses during his country’s civil war. “Min Aung Hlaing has taken Myanmar back to the path of full …
Please write to the new Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, calling on him to take action to support the people of Burma (Myanmar) and cut revenue and arms to the Burmese military. Since Labour came to power two years ago practical action against the Burmese military stalled and then stopped. The new government is an opportunity …
Eleven international oilfield services companies have been added to Burma Campaign UK’s Dirty List of companies linked to the Myanmar military or to human rights violations and environmental destruction in the country, reports Justice for Myanmar. The Burmese military carries out an airstrike every two and a half hours. Since the 2021 coup attempt, over …
Burma Campaign UK names more international players with links to the military-run nation, reports Upstream, an independent news service analysing the international energy industry. Oil and gas sector players are among 53 companies that Burma Campaign UK has added to its ‘Dirty List’ of international companies with alleged links to the Burmese military, or human …
Burma Campaign UK has added 53 companies to its ‘Dirty List’, which names and shames international companies linked to the Burmese military or human rights violations and environmental destruction in Burma, reports Mizzima. The total number of companies on the ‘Dirty List’ is now 228. “Companies all over the world are providing support to the …
Burma Campaign UK has condemned the British government’s decision to cut annual aid to Burma (Myanmar) from £66 million to £55 million in the current financial year, with the cut continuing until 2029 at least, reports Mizzima. “British aid to Burma saves lives so these cuts will kill people,” said Anna Roberts, Executive Director of BCUK. …
The British government is facing severe backlash after quietly reducing its humanitarian aid to Myanmar, a move that will cost lives and directly benefit the regime, reports DVB. The cuts were detailed in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office annual report, which was published without an accompanying press release or public announcement. Burma Campaign UK …
The British government faced growing criticism from non-governmental organisations after detailing severe cuts to overseas aid budgets, in some cases up to 90 per cent, for countries in Africa and Asia, reports Singapore-based Straits Times. Myanmar will see aid slashed by nearly 30 per cent in the financial year to 2026-2027. “British aid to Burma …
There is increasing evidence of terrible gender-based violence and abuse in Myanmar’s prisons against female political prisoners since the coup of 2021, reports Northeast Bylines, citing the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners’ recent report. Zoya Phan, Burma Campaign UK’s Programme Director, commented: “The Burmese military has used rape as a weapon of war for decades, …
Human rights groups are demanding that FIFA immediately evoke the exclusive 2026 World Cup broadcasting rights granted to Mytel, a telecom firm linked to the military regime, reports Streamline, a Kenyan community-owned platform. Justice For Myanmar and Burma Campaign UK quickly condemned the arrangement, highlighting the glaring ethical failures in FIFA’s due diligence protocols. Mark …
Mizzima reports on the debate held in the UK Parliament on British government support for human rights in Myanmar. MPs from across political parties united in calling for stronger action by the government, including new sanctions against the Burmese military, action on justice and accountability, and ensuring aid is not cut. Rushanara Ali MP, co-chair of the …
MPs from across the political spectrum staged a rare display of total partisan unity, collectively demanding that the British government escalate sanctions, pursue international justice, and protect humanitarian aid sent into Myanmar, says DVB in its report of the Westminster Hall debate. The government’s defensive response drew swift, scathing condemnation from civil society leaders observing …
Burma Campaign UK has released an updated list of products, brands, and services owned or controlled by the Myanmar junta’s military or its business conglomerates, reports Mizzima. An additional 16 new products and businesses have been added to the updated Boycott List. Minn Tent Bo, Advocacy Officer at Burma Campaign UK, said: “Every time a …
At a Westminster Hall debate today, MPs from across political parties united in calling for stronger action by the British government. Speakers included Rushanara Ali MP and Sir Jeremy Hunt MP, Co-Chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Burma, for which Burma Campaign UK acts as secretariat. Anna Roberts, Executive Director of BCUK, commented: “There …
India faces growing criticism over its decision to roll out the red carpet for Min Aung Hlaing, reports the Independent. Rights groups say it risks legitimising a former general allegedly responsible for genocide. Mark Farmaner, the director of Burma Campaign UK, told the Independent that Mr Modi’s current policy is driven by a desire to counter China’s …
Burma Campaign UK told the Democratic Voice of Burma that the British government hasn’t revealed any sanctions against the Arakan Army (AA) over its alleged mass killings and human rights violations against the Rohingya, as well as other ethnic minorities, in its territory. The rumours about possible sanctions against the AA emerged three months after …
Burma Campaign UK is calling on the Chief Executive of SED Energy Holdings to terminate his company’s involvement in gas extraction projects within Myanmar, reports Mizzima. “Companies operating in Burma’s gas and energy sectors are contributing to the funding of the military, as gas represents a key source of revenue for the regime,” said Minn …
Burma Campaign UK is calling on Kurt Waldeland, Chief Executive of SED Energy Holdings, to end his company’s role in gas extraction in Burma/Myanmar. Since the latest military coup in 2021, gas revenue is controlled by the Burmese military, helping to fund their weapons and equipment purchases. SED Energy Holdings decided to go ahead with …
The question for Europe today is not whether Min Aung Hlaing and his lieutenants have changed their ways, argues an opinion piece in the Asia Times. The question is whether Europe has changed its habits. The EU still has sanctions in place. But sanctions will be ineffectual and meaningless if Europe shifts its diplomacy to acknowledge …
Burma Campaign UK welcomed news that an ‘open dialogue’ event planned by the Burmese Embassy in London has been cancelled, reports Mizzima. The Embassy is currently under the control of the Burmese military. The so-called open dialogue event is part of a new public relations offensive by the Burmese military as they desperately seek international …
Burma Campaign UK welcomed news that a planned “open dialogue” event for diplomats hosted by the Burma Embassy in London had been cancelled, reports the Democratic Voice of Burma. “This is a humiliation for the military-controlled embassy in London,” Minn Tent Bo, advocacy officer at Burma Campaign UK, said. “It was ridiculous that they ever …
The planned ‘open dialogue’ propaganda event organised by the Burmese (Myanmar) Embassy in London was cancelled after Burma Campaign UK and Stars of Myanmar Friendship called for the event to be boycotted, organised a protest during the event, and urged Ambassadors likely to be invited not to attend. A small celebratory protest went ahead outside …
Mizzima reports on Burma Campaign UK’s new briefing on the UK decision to welcome the Myanmar junta’s move to transfer Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest in Naypyidaw. BCUK says this represents a further softening in the British government’s approach to the Burmese military. It comes on top of a general lack …
The British government has welcomed Aung San Suu Kyi being placed under house arrest. The statement stood in stark contrast to western allies, who carefully avoided welcoming Aung San Suu Kyi being placed under house arrest. It is also notable for avoiding using the language political prisoners to describe political prisoners. This is not accidental. …