Actors, Writers, and Designers Call For Release of Aung San Suu Kyi
May 15, 2009
Some of Britain’s most distinguished actors and writers have added their names to a global petition for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all Burma’s political prisoners. The...
UN and ASEAN Action Needed to Free Aung San Suu Kyi
May 14, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today called for an intense diplomatic effort to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, after she was detained in custody in Burma’s notorious Insein...
Three-Hundred Thousand Back Burma Political Prisoner Campaign
May 13, 2009
More than three-hundred thousand people have signed the petition calling for UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon to secure the release of Burma’s political prisoners. The figure means that someone...
Aung San Suu Kyi unwell: UN and ASEAN Should Send Envoys
May 11, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today expressed deep concern about the health of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is being denied proper medical treatment by Burma’s military dictatorship....
Little Daughter, Zoya Phan’s Autobiography, Launched in UK Parliament
May 5, 2009
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma will today host the formal launch of Zoya Phan’s autobiography, Little Daughter. Zoya Phan is International Coordinator at Burma Campaign UK. Senior...
Burma’s prisons and labour camps: Silent killing fields
May 1, 2009
The Thailand-based Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) today released a report, highlighting the growing health crisis for political prisoners in Burma. The report – entitled “Burma’s prisons and labour...
One Year On From Cyclone Nargis – More Money AND More Pressure Needed
May 1, 2009
On the first anniversary of Cyclone Nargis striking Burma, the Burma Campaign UK is calling on the international community to do more to challenge restrictions on aid delivery in the...
Burma should not benefit from EU-ASEAN Trade Deal – UK Government
April 30, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed a statement from UK Trade Minister Gareth Thomas MP that Burma should not benefit from any future EU ASEAN trade deal. Gareth Thomas MP...
National League for Democracy statement on April 29, 2009
April 29, 2009
National League for Democracy 97/B West Shwegondaing Street Bahan Township, Rangoon April 29, 2009 Shwegondaing Declaration We the members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) including the Central Executive...
Burma Campaign UK Welcomes EU Renewal of Burma Sanctions
April 27, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the renewal of EU sanctions against the military dictatorship in Burma. EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Luxembourg today extended the EU Common Position on...