Burmese Junta unjustly convicts American political prisoner Nyi Nyi Aung
February 10, 2010
Media Release from Freedom Now Today, a Burmese court found American Nyi Nyi Aung guilty on false charges and sentenced him to 5 years in a Burmese prison, including hard…
Burma’s 2100 prisoners of conscience
December 10, 2009
Press Release by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office An innovative campaign has been launched to highlight the plight of Burma’s 2100 prisoners of conscience. The FCO has come together with…
Political Prisoner Ma Ni Mo Hlaing in critical condition
November 10, 2009
Media release from Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) has learned that Ma Ni Mo Hlaing, who is currently being held in Thayet…
Aung San Suu Kyi Reaches 14 Years in Detention – 24th October
October 23, 2009
Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations and international community to renew efforts to secure the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners in Burma….
Political prisoners’ group: prisoner releases “cynical ploy to ease international pressure”
September 22, 2009
[Mae Sot, Thailand] The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP) today confirmed that 127 political prisoners have been released from prisons in Burma. Last Thursday evening in Rangoon, state-run…
At least 126 political prisoners released
September 19, 2009
(Mae Sot – Thailand) The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) (AAPP) can confirm that so far 126 political prisoners have been released from 24 different prisons in Burma. The…
Aung San Suu Kyi Trial Verdict Alone Should Not Dictate Burma Policy
July 30, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today called on governments and the United Nations to develop policy based on what is going on in the whole of Burma, not just on what…
G8 Calls For Release Of All Burma’s Political Prisoners
July 10, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed a call by the G8 for the release of all Burma’s political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi. The G8 consists of 8 of…
Burma protests across the world mark Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday
June 30, 2009
To commemorate Aung San Suu Kyi’s 64th birthday on 19 June (her 14th in detention), local and Burmese citizens will be holding protests and events in over 20 cities across…
Ban Ki Moon’s Burma Visit Welcome – But Must Deliver Concrete Results
June 29, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed news that UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon is finally going to visit Burma again, but called for concrete results, not just more talks…