Myanmar military should end its use of violence and respect democracy
February 1, 2021
Joint Statement The undersigned groups today denounced an apparent coup in Myanmar, and associated violence, which has suspended civilian government and effectively returned full power to the military. On 1…
Robust International Response Needed to Burma Military Coup – Burma Campaign UK
February 1, 2021
Burma Campaign UK today called for a robust international response to the military coup in Burma which took place this morning. This should include sanctions against military companies and support…
British Government Must Put Pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi to Free Political Prisoners
January 25, 2021
Burma Campaign UK today urged the British Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, to put pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi to release all political prisoners in Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi…
New US Congressional focus on Burma’s political prisoners is the first step in bringing greater international attention to the issue
January 13, 2021
By Wai Hnin Pwint ThonCampaigns Officer at Burma Campaign UK Earlier this month, the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) published a very insightful paper on the situation of political prisoners…
New Campaign – Aung San Suu Kyi Must Free All Political Prisoners Now
December 14, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today launches a new campaign aimed at increasing pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi to free all political prisoners and repeal the repressive laws used to jail…
Aung San Suu Kyi Keeps 229 Political Prisoners in Jail on eve of Burma Election
November 7, 2020
On the eve of Burma’s election, Aung San Suu Kyi has 229 political prisoners in jail. The number of activists either in jail or awaiting trial is almost exactly the…
17 Months on – Rakhine Journalist Still in Hiding for Reporting on Military’s Human Rights Violations
September 10, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today urged the government of Burma to drop all charges against Aung Marm Oo immediately and to repeal all repressive laws, which are being used to arrest…
EU Continues ‘Do Nothing’ Approach To Genocide in Burma
April 28, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today strongly criticised the European Union for deciding to continue with its ‘do nothing’ response to genocide in Burma. Last week, European Union Foreign Ministers decided to…
Burma Campaign UK to Join Blue Shirt Day for Burma’s Political Prisoners
April 20, 2020
On Tuesday 21st April Burma Campaign UK will join activists in Burma and across the world for Blue Shirt Day for Burma’s political prisoners. Tuesday 21st April is the sixth…
Prisoner Pardon: Aung San Suu Kyi Keeps Political Prisoners In Jail
April 18, 2020
Burma Campaign UK today expressed disappointment at Aung San Suu Kyi’s deliberate decision to keep almost 200 political prisoners in jail. Almost 400 more activists face trial and possible detention…