Statement from 17 European organisations supporting human rights and democracy in Burma
November 5, 2010
Election statement from members of the European Burma Network We, the undersigned organisations, do not believe that fake elections due in Burma on 7th November will be a meaningful step...
Burma Tourism Boycott Now Targeted At Package Tours
November 4, 2010
Burma Campaign UK today ended its call for all tourists not to visit Burma, following a decision by National League for Democracy leaders to better target the boycott. The Burma...
Aung San Suu Kyi Reaches 15 Years in Detention
October 24, 2010
As Aung San Suu Kyi today reaches a total of 15 years in detention, Burma Campaign UK called for urgent international pressure to force Burma’s dictatorship to unconditionally release her...
UN Burma Expert Warns General Assembly: Failing To Act On Crimes Will ‘Embolden’ Regime
October 19, 2010
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Burma has warned the United Nations General Assembly that: “Failing to act on accountability in Myanmar will embolden the perpetrators of international crimes and...
European MPs Welcome Estonia Support for Burma Crimes Inquiry
October 8, 2010
Media Release of the European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma The European Parliamentary Caucus on Burma (EPCB) today welcomed a statement of support by Estonia, for a UN Commission of Inquiry...
ASEM Backs Release of Political Prisoners and UN Action on Burma
October 5, 2010
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the ASEM statement on Burma as a sign that European and Asian countries are not being fooled by the Burmese dictatorship’s promises that elections will...
Investor Pressure Moves Toyota Affiliate to Divest from Joint Venture with Burmese Regime
October 5, 2010
Media Release From Trillium Asset Management Corporation and Domini Social Investments Contacts: Susan Baker, Trillium Asset Management Corporation 617-292-8026 x 252 Shin Furuya, Domini Social Investments LLC 212-217-1095 Toyota states...
Burma Action Ireland welcomes Irish support for UN Commission of Inquiry
October 2, 2010
Media Release From Burma Action Ireland Burma Action Ireland welcomes Irish Government’s support for UN Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses in Burma Burma Action Ireland welcomes the decision...
Aung San Suu Kyi Release? We’ll Believe It When We See It
September 30, 2010
Burma Campaign UK today expressed caution following reports that Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma’s democracy movement, could be released after the elections. An unnamed official has reportedly told...
Lithuania Supports UN Burma Crimes Inquiry
September 28, 2010
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed Lithuania’s backing for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma. The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed its...