Investment funds’ initiative on Burma won’t end boycotts
December 3, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK (BCUK) has welcomed an initiative, launched today by eight investment funds, which highlights Burma as a country posing unique problems for foreign investors. However, BCUK fears...
Premier Oil fails Investment Funds’ Guidelines on Burma
December 3, 2001
An initiative, launched today by eight investment funds, highlights Burma as a country posing unique problems for foreign companies. The eight institutions, including Morley Fund Management, Henderson Global Investors and...
Support Breasts – Not Dictators
November 27, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK (BCUK) today launched a campaign targeting lingerie giant Triumph International, in protest at the company’s support for Burma’s ruling military junta. BCUK is calling for a...
Investment in Burma – Risks outweigh benefits
November 12, 2001
A new report published today by the Burma Campaign UK finds that companies investing in Burma expose themselves to economic and political risks that could damage their profitability. The report:...
Churches asked to join Day of Prayer for Burma
October 3, 2001
03 Oct 2001 Share on facebook Share on twitter Burma is ruled by one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world. Millions of people have been forced into slave...
Premier Oil Accused of Corporate Spin
May 16, 2001
Premier Oil’s board was under fire today as it launched its social performance report at the company’s Annual General Meeting. The report is being attacked for not addressing fundamental concerns...
Premier Oil to Face Shareholder Action over Burma Investment
May 11, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK are promising Directors of Premier Oil a rough ride at their AGM on Wednesday 16th May. Campaigners have purchased shares in Premier to enable them to...
Burma Campaign Warns Against Optimism on New Burma Talks
January 18, 2001
The Burma Campaign UK today cautioned against undue optimism about the prospects for democracy in Burma following reports that the Burmese military dictatorship has entered into talks with National League...
Burma in crisis – Democracy campaigners stage protest
September 7, 2000
On Tuesday 12 September, 2000 between 12.30-2pm, the Burmese community and pro-democracy supporters will gather outside the Burmese Embassy, 19a Charles Street, off Berkeley Square, London in protest at the...
Burma’s military gets away with a telling off
September 5, 2000
Amidst one of the most significant crackdowns against Burma’s pro-democracy movement the international community has failed to take any action against Burma’s ruling military. Aung San Suu Kyi was forced...