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New US Congressional focus on Burma’s political prisoners is the first step in bringing greater international attention to the issue
January 13, 2021
By Wai Hnin Pwint ThonCampaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK Earlier this month, the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) published a very insightful paper on the situation of political prisoners...
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Kirin beer can’t tell if it’s funding the military – ASEAN Today
January 11, 2021
Japanese beer corporation Kirin has said that an assessment of its ties with the Myanmar military was “inconclusive” as to the company’s role in human rights abuses and military operations....
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Facebook allowing Burma Military To Recruit For and Fund Genocide
January 9, 2021
In the week Facebook has suspended US President Donald Trump for inciting violence, Burma Campaign UK repeats its call to Facebook to stop the Burmese military using Facebook to recruit...
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Probe into Japan beer firm’s links to Burma rights abuses “inconclusive” – Urdu Point / Macau Business
January 7, 2021
Japanese beer giant Kirin said an investigation into whether money from its joint ventures with the Burmese military had funded rights abuses was "inconclusive". Burma Campaign UK, which has placed...
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Kirin Holdings’ audit on Burmese military funding “inconclusive” – Just Drinks
January 7, 2021
Deloitte's investigation into the Japanese brewer Kirin's links to the Burmese military has proved "inconclusive", the company has said. Burma Campaign UK today described as "farcical" Kirin’s assertion that after...
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Kirin’s Response To Partnership With Burmese Military Descends Into Farce
January 7, 2021
Burma Campaign UK today described as ‘farcical’ Kirin’s assertion that after a year-long investigation regarding two joint ventures with the Burmese military, it cannot establish whether the military uses profits...
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Over a thousand villagers protest against Burma Army occupation and violation
January 6, 2021
Today, 6th January 2021, over a thousand people from 30 villages gathered at two location in Mae Wai Village tract in Dweh Loe Township, Mutraw District, Karen State, Burma from...
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Over 100 Parliamentarians urge the UK Government to take action to protect the Rohingya against genocide
December 18, 2020
Media Release from Rushanara Ali MP 104 Parliamentarians from across parties are calling on the UK Government to take urgent action to protect the Rohingya Muslim minority from persecution from...
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New Campaign – Aung San Suu Kyi Must Free All Political Prisoners Now
December 14, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today launches a new campaign aimed at increasing pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi to free all political prisoners and repeal the repressive laws used to jail...
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36 Rohingya Organisations Call on UK Government to join ICJ Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
December 11, 2020
Joint Statement The British government must join ICJ Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar We, the undersigned Rohingya organisations, are calling on...