Mizzima reports on the debate held in the UK Parliament on British government support for human rights in Myanmar. MPs from across political parties united in calling for stronger action by the government, including new sanctions against the Burmese military, action on justice and accountability, and ensuring aid is not cut.
Rushanara Ali MP, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Burma, highlighted the lack of any new sanctions since 2024, and the key role the UK can play in mobilising international action: “Given the escalating human rights violations, the British Government should be doing everything they can to identify and sanction sources of revenue and arms and to encourage our allies to do the same.” She also expressed gratitude for the work of Burma Campaign UK.