UN Secretary-General: intervene in Rohingya repatriation ‘pilot project’
Joint Statement: UN Secretary-General: intervene in Rohingya repatriation ‘pilot project’ and investigate UNHCR and WFP’s involvement The undersigned 201 civil society organizations strongly condemn UN’s participation in the so-called ‘pilot project’ to repatriate Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar. The undersigned organizations are appalled by the UN’s clandestine participation and involvement in facilitating a visit …
UK cuts aid to Rohingya refugees by 82% – Mizzima
Newly released figures have revealed that the British government has cut aid to around one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, most of them children, by a staggering 82%, reports Mizzima. Burma Campaign UK is calling on UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to provide life-saving aid to Rohingya children by urgently reversing the cuts. Karin Valtersson, …
UK cuts aid to Rohingya refugees by 82%
Newly released figures have revealed that the British government has cut aid to around one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by a staggering 82%. The majority of these refugees are children. Burma Campaign UK is calling on Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to urgently reverse the cuts and provide life-saving aid to Rohingya children. British aid …
US, UK announce millions in humanitarian funding for Rohingya refugees – Myanmar Now
The US and the UK have announced humanitarian support packages worth 30 million dollars for Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh, reports Myanmar Now. Burma Campaign UK has added five entities to its boycott list of Myanmar military-owned companies and brands. “All embassies and aid donors in Burma should have policies not to buy goods and …
Five years since genocide, the world must act to ensure justice for Rohingya
Joint Statement from 384 Civil Society Organisations Five years on since the Myanmar military committed genocide against the Rohingya, words and promises of holding the military accountable have not turned into meaningful action, said 384 civil society organization in a joint statement issued today. The full text of the joint letter: In marking the five-year …
Burma Campaign UK Welcomes British Government Joining ICJ Rohingya Genocide Case
Burma Campaign UK is delighted that the British government has finally announced its intention to join the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice. Burma Campaign UK launched our campaign for the British government to join the case almost three years ago. “For decades the Burmese military have been allowed to violate international …
Liz Truss: Support Justice for Rohingya – Join Rohingya Genocide Case at the ICJ
On Friday 22nd July the International Court of Justice, known as the World Court, has ruled that a case on whether or not genocide was committed against the Rohingya will now proceed. The case has been delayed for a year and a half following objections by Aung San Suu Kyi’s government. Those objections have now …
Rohingya camps: Support community learning – Daily Star
At least 25 national and international rights bodies and civil society organisations, including Burma Campaign UK, have made an urgent call for the government to support the community-led learning facilities in Cox’s Bazar’s Rohingya refugee camps, reports Bangladesh’s Daily Star. About 30 community-led schools have been shut down or dismantled by the authorities since December …
Bangladesh: Restore and strengthen capacity of community-led schools in Rohingya camps
Joint Statement Bangladesh: Restore and strengthen capacity of community-led schools in Rohingya camps Bangladesh’s government must urgently take steps to support the community-led learning facilities in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and strengthen their resources in line with the country’s international commitment to protect children’s right to education, 25 undersigned organizations said in …