UK Government Supports Burma Regime Referral To International Criminal Court
March 25, 2010
The Burma Campaign UK today warmly welcomed a statement by the British government that it would support the United Nations Security Council referring Burma to the International Criminal Court. The…
Australia supports UN Commission of Inquiry into Crimes in Burma
March 17, 2010
Media Release from Burma Campaign Australia In a major victory for Burma campaigners Australia is the first country to publicly announce its support for a UN Commission of Inquiry into…
UN Burma Human Rights Expert Backs UN Commission of Inquiry Into Abuses
March 11, 2010
The Burma Campaign UK today warmly welcomed a recommendation by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Mr. Tomás Ojea Quintana, that the UN…
Aung San Suu Kyi Election Ban Final Nail In Coffin For Burma ‘Elections’
March 10, 2010
The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations Security Council to reengage on the issue of Burma, following the publication of election law that bans Aung San Suu…
UN Burma Envoy Ibrahim Gambari Should Not Be Replaced
December 4, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to maintain direct personal responsibility for Burma, rather than delegating to a new UN Envoy. The…
UN General Assembly Calls On Burma To Stop Breaking International Law
November 20, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the new United Nations General Assembly resolution on Burma, calling on the dictatorship to stop breaking international law. The Burma Campaign UK is campaigning…
Timor –Leste Backs Global Arms Embargo – First Asian Country To Support Embargo
October 13, 2009
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed a statement from Dr Jose Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, calling on the United Nations to impose a global arms embargo…
Massive Flight of Refugees from Burma
August 28, 2009
Activists Call for Immediate United States Action, End to Crimes Against Humanity Press Release from US Campaign for Burma (Washington, DC) A leading U.S based human rights group today called…
Suu Kyi Verdict Delayed, But Action Needed Now
July 31, 2009
As Burma’s generals again delayed Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial, the Burma Campaign UK today called on the international community to take action now about the deteriorating human rights situation…
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…