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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
UK Should Join Rohingya Genocide Case at International Court of Justice
December 10, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today called on Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to join the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). With the government and military in Burma...
Bangladesh Must Halt Forced Relocation of Rohingya refugees
December 4, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today called on the government of Bangladesh to immediately halt the forced relocation of refugees to Basan Char island, and instead work with Rohingya refugees and international...
UK-funded Myantrade portal removes Myanmar military-owned companies
November 30, 2020
Justice For Myanmar commends swift action, reiterates calls for targeted sanctions Myantrade, a Myanmar government trade promotion website funded by UK aid has removed Myanmar military-owned business listings. The de-listed...
New Rules Introduced To Prevent UK Investment Aid Benefitting Burmese Military
November 30, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed notification from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that it is bringing in new rules to prevent the Burmese military benefitting from investment in...