Drop defamation charges against journalist Ko Swe Win and repeal Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law
March 7, 2019
Press Release from Freedom of Expression Activist Organization and Progressive Voice Second anniversary of the defamation charges brought against Ko Swe Win [Yangon, 7 March 2019] Myanmar authorities must drop the case...
84 Rohingya, Kachin and Karen Groups worldwide call on France to ensure UNSC refers Burma to ICC
March 5, 2019
JOINT STATEMENT FRANCE: ENSURE UN SECURITY COUNCIL REFERS THE SITUATION IN BURMA/MYANMAR TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT 84 Rohingya, Kachin and Karen Groups worldwide call on the French government to...
Western Union Must Cut Ties to Burma’s Genocidal Military
February 28, 2019
Burma Campaign UK today called on Western Union to stop doing business with the military in Burma. Western Union is one of the world’s biggest money transfer companies. They have...
Visa End Promotion of Burmese Military Golf Course
February 27, 2019
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed news from Visa that it has ended its promotion of the military-owned Okkala Golf Resort in Burma. Visa in Singapore had hired golf promotions company...
EU Must Halt Burma Police Training Programme
February 15, 2019
Burma Campaign UK today called on the European Union to stop training Burma’s military-controlled police force. On Tuesday 12th February the military-controlled Burmese police force opened fire on protesters with...
Thailand: Protect Human Rights Defenders From Spurious Legal Action
February 14, 2019
89 organizations worldwide ask Thai Prime Minister to address judicial harassment Thai authorities and controversial poultry firm Thammakaset Company Limited should drop spurious complaints against workers and human rights defenders who...
Karen grassroots delegation meets Speaker
February 12, 2019
The Karen grassroots delegation had a productive meeting today with Mr. Speaker John Bercow of the UK House of Commons, who visited the Karen refugee camp on the Thai border...
Namtu River villagers urge foreign firms to cancel participation in dams – the Irrawaddy
February 11, 2019
Local residents along the Namtu (or Myitnge) River in northern Shan State are urging all foreign companies involved in dam projects on the river to follow the decision of Engie,...
Local Shans welcome Engie’s withdrawal from Upper Yeywa dam
February 11, 2019
Local communities in northern Shan State are greatly encouraged that French company Engie has pulled out of the Upper Yeywa dam project, and are urging all other foreign companies involved...
Local Shans welcome Engie’s withdrawal from Upper Yeywa dam
February 11, 2019
Press release by Action for Shan State Rivers Local Shans welcome Engie’s withdrawal from Upper Yeywa dam, urge other companies to follow suit Local communities in northern Shan State are...