Rolls-Royce Pull Out of Burma
October 11, 2007
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed an announcement by Rolls-Royce that the company is ceasing all business in Burma. The Burma Campaign UK this afternoon received a faxed statement from...
EU must stand firm on Burma – Glenys Kinnock MEP
October 11, 2007
Now is not the time for prevarication, says MEP EU leaders must keep their word and stand firm on Burma, Euro-MP and Burma Campaign Patron Glenys Kinnock today urged. Speaking...
Burmese trade unions call for sanctions
October 11, 2007
The Federation of Trade Unions – Burma (FTUB) wishes to express its gratitude to all trade union organisations around the world who have displayed tremendous support for the just cause...
Will the EU keep its word on Burma sanctions?
October 11, 2007
EU dithering gives the regime a green light to continue abuses. The Burma Campaign UK today called on the European Union to move swiftly to impose targeted economic sanctions against...
Burma Campaign UK applauds British government action on Burma
October 8, 2007
The Burma Campaign UK today warmly welcomed the action the British government is taking with regards to the current crisis in Burma. The measures were summarised in a ministerial statement...
Global protests call for UN Security Council action on Burma:Thousands expected on streets of London
October 6, 2007
Tens of thousands of campaigners are expected to take to the streets of capital cities around the world today (Saturday), including London, to call for urgent UN action on Burma....
Damien Rice performs tribute to Aung San Suu Kyi at concert tonight
October 6, 2007
As tens of thousands of people across the world take to the streets as part of a global day of action on Burma, Damien Rice will lend his support with...
Burma Regime wants surrender, not talks
October 5, 2007
The Burma Campaign UK is concerned by media reports that there has been some kind of breakthrough in Burma because Senior General Than Shwe has agreed to talks. There has...
Peter Gabriel calls on China to use influence on Burma– Protest in London.
October 4, 2007
Burmese political exiles demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in London today, calling on China to support United Nations Security Council action on Burma. Peter Gabriel also issued a statement calling...
Facebook Support the Monks In Burma Reaches Over 300,000. Yoko Ono sends message of support.
October 4, 2007
The Support the Monks in Burma Facebook group has reached 300,000 members, making it one of the largest groups of Facebook, and one of the fastest growing. One thousand people...