Global Free Burma’s Political Prisoners Campaign Launches Today
March 13, 2009
Global Free Burma’s Political Prisoners Campaign Launches Today A global signature campaign for the release of Burma’s political prisoners has been launched today, on Burma’s Human Rights Day. The campaign…
Prisoner Releases Do Not Signify Change
February 22, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the release of more than twenty political prisoners in Burma, but warned that the releases did not signify any significant change by the regime….
Over 200 Asian Legislators urge UN Sec-Gen to travel to Myanmar, secure release of all Political Prisoners
December 8, 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, New York; In what is believed to be the first time in history, a large group of parliamentarians from all over Asia have sent a public letter…
Burma Prison Sentences – Ban Ki-moon and Security Council Must Act
November 11, 2008
The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations to take action following the jailing of 14 democracy activists in Burma. The 14 have been jailed for 65 years….
Min Ko Naing and Eight Other Prisoners Moved To New Prison
October 28, 2008
Nine Burmese democracy activists sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court on Wednesday were moved to a new prison, Ma Ahu Pin, this morning. The new prison…
Burma Activists Trial – “More Charges Than Bin Laden”
September 5, 2008
Thirty-five people were dragged into a court in Rangoon in handcuffs for a third day today. They are charged with hundreds of offences, mostly for their alleged involvement in the…
Burma’s Human Rights In Freefall Since Gambari’s Appointment
August 21, 2008
Number of Political Prisoners Almost Doubled Over 130,000 Forced From Homes by Ethnic Cleansing The Burma Campaign UK today urged the United Nations to abandon its softly softly approach to…
Prisoner Release Must Be Priority For Gambari
August 18, 2008
Conditions Worsening for Burma’s Political Prisoners – Medical Treatment Denied The Burma Campaign UK today called on UN Envoy Ibrahim Gambari to make the release of political prisoners a top…
200 Join Protest At Burmese Embassy, London
August 8, 2008
More than 200 people joined a demonstration outside the Burmese Embassy in London. The protest was so large that the entire street had to be closed to traffic. The 8th…
Protestors Demand Release of Political Prisoners on 20th Anniversary of Uprising
August 8, 2008
Hundreds of protestors are expected to converge on the Burmese Embassy in London today to demand the release of political prisoners. The demonstration will take place from 1-2pm, 19a Charles…