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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 …

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. …

A new report released by Burma Campaign UK says Myanmar’s new civilian government remains dominated by military figures, says Mizzima in a short video on its You Tube TV channel, and in an article on its website. The report, Burma’s Rebranded Military Regime, describes the administration as a rebranded continuation of military rule, not a …

Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest in the capital, more than five years after her government was ousted in a coup, reports the Guardian. Campaigners accused Myanmar’s military leaders of a cynical PR campaign designed to gain international legitimacy, and of continuing its oppressive rule. “They use political …

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest after more than five years behind bars. The decision to transfer Myanmar’s deposed former leader is viewed as an attempt to end the junta’s international isolation, reports the Telegraph. Mark Farmaner, the director of Burma Campaign UK, said: “Moving Aung San Suu Kyi …

After five years of war, armed resistance groups still challenge Myanmar’s military across much of the country. But the generals are now stemming losses and reclaiming some territory, reports Germany’s Deutsche Welle. Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest. Burma Campaign UK’s director Mark Farmaner said Aung San Suu Kyi’s transfer “isn’t about change …

The US offensive against scam operations in Myanmar and Cambodia may not be extensive enough to stem the growth of the scam centers, reports Asia Sentinel. “The US is using standard law enforcement procedures for criminal activities that require a much more creative approach. Taking out top leaders won’t solve this problem, more junior members …

The Burmese military want to give the impression that there is a new civilian government ruling Burma (Myanmar). There isn’t. Burma Campaign UK’s new briefing explains why. The President and two Vice Presidents are from the Burmese military or Burmese military proxy political party. 86% of ministers running ministries are from the Burmese military or …

Blue Shirt Day is an annual occasion that takes place on 21 April, writes Minn Tent Bo, Advocacy and Communications Officer at Burma Campaign UK. It is not simply about people wearing a blue shirt; it is about standing against the ongoing practice of imprisoning, torturing, and disappearing political prisoners and the systematic effort to …

Myanmar’s former President Win Myint has been freed as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by Min Aung Hlaing, reports the USA’s PBS News. Burma Campaign UK said that the slow, staged release of political prisoners is designed to gain positive publicity while making no real reforms. “If the Burmese military regime were genuine about …

Former President Win Myint was freed as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, reports US-based News4JAX. Burma Campaign UK said that the slow, staged release of political prisoners is designed to gain positive publicity while making no real reforms. “These people should not have been …

The Burmese military have today continued with the slow staged release of political prisoners in a process designed to gain maximum positive publicity while at the same time making no fundamental changes or reforms whatsoever, reports Progressive Voice. “The way in which the Burmese military are dragging out the staged releases of political prisoners to …

On 21 April, Myanmar’s New Year, Burma Campaign UK will participate in Blue Shirt Day to support over 14,000 political prisoners in Myanmar, reports Mizzima. The Burmese military have begun releasing political prisoners as part of a propaganda strategy following sham elections held in 2025 and 2026. However, thousands remain in jail, new arrests are being made, …

General Min Aung Hlaing, who ran the military regime in Burma yesterday, is running the military regime in Burma today, say Burma Campaign UK in an op-ed for the Eurasia Review. The piece, reproduced from BCUK’s new briefing paper, concludes: “The Burmese military, with all its different forms, titles and leaders over almost sixty years, …

General Min Aung Hlaing, who ran the military regime in Burma (Myanmar) yesterday, is running the military regime in Burma today, says BCUK’s new briefing paper analysing the outcome of December and January’s sham elections and the appointment of Min Aung Hlaing to the presidency. It does not matter who happens to be head of …

Ban Yone and Amy Rosenberg from BCUK are at the NASUWT Teachers’ Union conference in Birmingham, raising awareness about the situation in Burma (Myanmar). Since the 2021 coup teachers joined the Civil Disobedience Movement, peacefully striking against the brutal military takeover. Since then, hundreds have been imprisoned and thousands have had to flee to avoid …

“It appears likely that Min Aung Hlaing will swap his leadership of the army for the presidency. Whatever the details, the junta will still be running the show, and bombing civilians – just while cosplaying as democrats”, says the Guardian in its editorial about Burma’s sham elections. Min Aung Hlaing has now been appointed president. …