Gambari Must Meet with Burma’s Ethnic Leaders
March 8, 2008
The Burma Campaign UK today accused Ibrahim Gambari, the UN envoy to Burma, of ignoring his mandate on Burma by failing to meet with leaders of Burma’s ethnic groups. His…
Gambari Visit Last Chance For UN Envoy to Make Progress in Burma
March 4, 2008
Ban Ki-moon must lead UN efforts on Burma. The Burma Campaign UK today warned that Ibrahim Gambari’s next visit to Burma will be ‘make or break’ for the UN envoy’s…
Nobel Peace Prize recipients call for Arms Embargo and Targeted Banking Sanctions on Burma
February 19, 2008
Nine Nobel Peace Prize recipients today released a public statement calling for the international community and the United Nations Security Council to impose arms embargoes on the Southeast Asian country…
Burma Regime Defies UN with Sham Referendum and Election
February 9, 2008
The Burma Campaign UK today called on the United Nations Security Council to hold an emergency session to discuss the Burmese regime’s defiance of Security Council and General Assembly demands….
Burma Justice Committee presents petitions to the United Nations
November 15, 2007
The Burma Justice Committee will be launched today in the House of Lords. The Committee has been formed against the backdrop of continuing human rights abuses within Burma, as the…
Security Council Burma Statement is Progress, But Not Enough
October 11, 2007
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the first formal statement on Burma by the United Nations Security Council as a significant step, but warned that a binding resolution is likely…
China and Russia veto UNSC resolution
January 12, 2007
South Africa votes for dictatorship The Burma Campaign UK today condemned China and Russia for vetoing a Security Council resolution requiring the restoration of democracy to Burma. “It is deeply…
Burma Student Democracy Leaders Released
January 10, 2007
Regime Trying to Manipulate UN Security Council The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed the release of 88 Generation Student leaders Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Htay Kway, Min Zeya…
European Parliament calls for Security Council Burma Resolution
December 14, 2006
The Burma Campaign UK today welcomed a resolution passed by the European Parliament calling on the United Nations Security Council to pass a binding resolution on Burma. The move by…
Security Council Burma Briefing – Time for Action
November 27, 2006
Following new discussions on Burma at the UN Security Council today, the Burma Campaign UK called on the Council to pass a binding resolution requiring change in Burma. The call…