Human Rights Abuses Since Thein Sein Became President – New Briefing
July 10, 2013
Just days before Burma’s President is due to visit the UK, Burma Campaign UK today releases a new briefing paper summarising some of the main human rights abuses which continue…
Hague’s Rose-Tinted View Of Burma Undermines Human Rights – New Campaign
July 9, 2013
As former General Thein Sein, President of Burma, prepares to visit the UK later this week, Burma Campaign UK today launches a campaign calling on Foreign Secretary William Hague to…
Activist Jailed For Ploughing On Confiscated Land – Free Aung Soe!
July 4, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today strongly urged Hugo Swire MP, British Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for Burma, to pressure the military-backed government in Burma to repeal all repressive laws and…
Federalism is key to genuine peace – Statement by 60 organisations
June 7, 2013
60 Kachin community organisations and Burma campaign groups worldwide in 21 countries will take part in a Global Day of Action today to mark the 2nd anniversary of military attacks…
No Political Prisoner Left Behind – Free Aung Ko Latt!
May 31, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today called for the immediate unconditional release of Aung Ko Latt. Aung Ko Latt is a 36-year-old activist who campaigns for genuine democracy and freedom in Burma….
Burma’s Forgotten Political Prisoners – New Briefing Paper
May 21, 2013
Burma Campaign UK today publishes Burma Briefing No.25: Burma’s Forgotten Political Prisoners. The briefing contains case studies of 6 political prisoners who were arbitrarily arrested by the military-backed government in…
Thein Sein Again Uses Political Prisoners As PR Tools
May 17, 2013
Following reports that 23 prisoners, 19 of whom are political prisoners, are being released today, just hours before Thein Sein leaves for a trip to the USA where he is…
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…
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…