Brave New Burma – new photography book by Nic Dunlop
May 14, 2013
BRAVE NEW BURMA By NIC DUNLOP Nic Dunlop spent 20 years photographing Burma under military rule. His new book, Brave New Burma, is an intimate portrait in words and pictures...
Former Political Prisoner Forced To Serve Old Prison Sentence
May 8, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today expressed extreme concern that political activist Nay Myo Zin is being forced to serve his old prison sentence after being convicted on a new charge. He...
Migrant Rights Worker Facing Jail – Drop the Charges Against Andy Hall
May 7, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today joined the campaign in support of Andy Hall, a migrant researcher who defends the rights of migrants in Thailand, who is facing legal action in an...
Labour Activist Jailed For Cutting Down A Tree
May 3, 2013
A labour activist has been jailed for 7 and half years after being falsely accused of cutting down trees. Burma Campaign UK today urged Hugo Swire MP, British Foreign Office...
Tun Aung Sentence Increased By Six Years
May 2, 2013
Political prisoner Tun Aung has had his prison sentence increased by six years, despite British Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire MP asking Burmese government ministers for his release. The decision...
EU Abandons Burma’s Political Prisoners – Downgrades Human Rights
April 22, 2013
EU Abandons Burma’s Political Prisoners - Downgrades Human Rights European Union members have abandoned hundreds of political prisoners and downgraded human rights as a priority in Burma, following their decision...
G8 Must Not Ignore Sexual Violence In Burma
April 10, 2013
Burma Campaign UK is deeply concerned that G8 Foreign Ministers meeting today appear to be prioritising trade opportunities with Burma, rather than ending rape and sexual violence committed by Burmese...
Burma’s Rohingya Treatment Violates International Law
April 8, 2013
Burma’s treatment of the ethnic Rohingya of Burma violates at least eight international laws, treaty obligations and international human rights guidelines. The findings come in a new briefing paper published...
Political Prisoner Jailed Since 1999 Must Be Freed!
April 5, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today urged Hugo Swire MP, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for Burma, to push the military-backed government in Burma to secure the unconditional release of Aung...
European Union Must Not Abandon Human Rights Benchmarks
April 4, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today called upon the European Union not to abandon benchmarks for the improvement of human rights in Burma. The Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union meets...