Security Council Briefing Welcome, But Not Enough
June 1, 2006
The Burma Campaign UK is pleased that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has had what is only its second discussion on Burma. However, we are disappointed that the Security...
The USDA set to become the New Face of Burma’s Dictatorship
May 30, 2006
New Report Released “The White Shirts” The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD) today released an 88-page report exposing the true nature of the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA)...
Aung San Suu Kyi Detention Extended – UN must act
May 27, 2006
Burma’s brutal military dictatorship today extended Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention, sending a strong signal to the international community that it has no intention of relinquishing power. The extension comes...
UN Falling for Regime Spin?
May 25, 2006
The Burma Campaign UK today expressed deep concern about comments made yesterday by UN Under-Secretary General Ibrahim Gambari, following his recent visit to Burma. “This is not a new chapter...
New Report Details Deaths of 127 Burmese Democracy Activists in Custody
May 23, 2006
“Eight Seconds of Silence” New Report Details Deaths of 127 Burmese Democracy Activists in Custody AAPP Calls for UN Security Council Action in Burma Read the report here The Assistance...
Global Protests against Burma’s Attacks on Civilians
May 15, 2006
On Tuesday 16th May Burma Campaign organisations in more than 13 countries will protest against the Burmese regime’s military offensive against civilians in eastern Burma. Protesters are also calling for...
Chavez UK visit: MPs, Unions & Ken must raise Burma
May 14, 2006
As Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez arrives in the UK, the Burma Campaign UK calls on those meeting with him to raise the issue of Venezuela’s defence of Burma’s brutal military...
TOTAL Oil faces AGM Burma Protests
May 11, 2006
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - 12.30-1.30pm Friday 12th May 2006 Demonstration at TOTAL Oil’s London HQ: 33 Cavendish Square London W1G OPW Nearest tube: Oxford Circus As shareholders gather for the Annual...
MPs Demand Action on Crisis in Burma
May 11, 2006
Media Release from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma A cross-party group of MPs today table an Early Day Motion calling on the British government and United Nations...
DHL to pull out of Burma
May 9, 2006
The Burma Campaign UK has been informed by DHL’s parent company, Deutsche Post, that DHL will end its joint venture with Burma’s military dictatorship. DHL’s current contract with the regime...