UK Must Follow EU and Sanction Burmese Mining Enterprise
July 21, 2023
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed new EU sanctions on No2 Mining Enterprise and 6 individuals announced yesterday, but criticised the incredibly slow pace of the introduction of new sanctions. The…
British government cuts aid to Burma by 70% since coup
July 19, 2023
British aid to Burma has been cut by 51% this financial year, and by 70% since the financial year 2020-2021, according to newly published Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office accounts….
TJC Withdraws Burmese Gems From Sale
June 7, 2023
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed a decision by TJC to withdraw Burmese rubies from sale. TJC is one of the biggest TV shopping channels and online jewellery retailers in the…
Jewellery Retailers Challenged on Burma/Myanmar Gems Sourcing
May 30, 2023
Burma Campaign UK is writing to 40 of the biggest and highest profile jewellery retailers in the UK asking them to demonstrate that the gems they sell are not sourced…
Five British Insurers Added to ‘Dirty List’ for Aviation Fuel Deliveries to Burma
May 23, 2023
Burma Campaign UK added five British insurance companies to the ‘Dirty List’ after they failed to give a commitment to stop providing insurance cover for deliveries of aviation fuel to…
European Parliament Calls For Burma Aviation Fuel Sanctions
May 12, 2023
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the passing of a European Parliament Resolution on Thursday, which called on the European Union to impose sanctions on the supply of aviation fuel to…
Joint Letter to President Biden Calling for Sanctions on Companies Supplying the Burmese Military with Jet Fuel
May 5, 2023
After the devastating attack in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region on April 11, it is clear that the recent US sanctions on jet fuel are not enough to curb the Burmese…
British Companies: Stop Insuring Aviation Fuel Deliveries to Burma
April 20, 2023
Burma Campaign UK today called on five British insurance companies to stop providing insurance cover for deliveries of aviation fuel to Burma. The five companies are: UK P&I, Steamship Mutual,…
Burmese Military Ban 40 Political Parties, including National League for Democracy
March 29, 2023
The Burmese military announced on 28th March 2023 that it has banned 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD), which has won every election it has been…
New UK Aviation Fuel Sanctions Welcome – Complete Ban Needed
March 27, 2023
Burma Campaign UK today welcomed new UK sanctions targeting companies supplying aviation fuel, arms and aircraft parts to the Burmese military. The sanctions follow similar sanctions targeting aviation fuel announced…