Burma Campaign UK

12/06/2026

British Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum staged a rare display of total partisan unity on Wednesday collectively demanding that the British government escalate sanctions, pursue international justice, and protect humanitarian aid sent into Myanmar.

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12/06/2026

Burma Campaign UK releases updated boycott list

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On 10 June, Burma Campaign UK released an updated list of products, brands, and services owned or controlled by the Myanmar junta’s military or its business conglomerates. An additional 16 new products and businesses have been added to the updated Boycott List.

12/06/2026

Burma Campaign UK today called on FIFA to cancel its contract with a Burmese military company, which granted the military exclusive broadcasting rights in Burma for the 2026 World Cup.

By giving the Burmese military exclusive broadcasting rights, FIFA is betraying football fans in Burma as the only way they can legally access 2026 World Cup games is by paying money to their oppressor.

“FIFA has chosen to take money from the Burmese military instead of ensuring football fans in Burma can enjoy watching the World Cup,” said Mark Farmaner, Director of Burma Campaign UK. “Burmese military company Mytel is celebrating FIFA awarding them exclusive broadcasting rights, knowing it will force football fans to buy their services. FIFA is helping the Burmese military make profits which they can use to buy the bombs they drop on schools and hospitals.”

Burma Campaign UK today called on FIFA to cancel its contract with a Burmese military company, which granted the military exclusive broadcasting rights in Burma for the 2026 World Cup. By giving the Burmese military exclusive broadcasting rights, FIFA is betraying football fans in Burma as the on

11/06/2026

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11/06/2026

There was unanimous cross-party support for new sanctions and stronger action from the British government at the debate on human rights in Burma in the UK Parliament yesterday. And yet again, we saw nothing new from the British Foreign Office.

Thank you Rushanara Ali MP, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Burma, for highlighting the lack of any new sanctions since 2024 and the key role the UK can play in mobilising international action.

11/06/2026

“There was unanimous cross-party support for new sanctions and stronger action from the British government, and once again we saw nothing new from the British Foreign Office." Anna Roberts, Executive Director, Burma Campaign UK.

A debate on British government support for human rights in Burma was held in the British Parliament yesterday (10th June 2026). During the debate, MPs from across political parties united in calling for stronger action by the British government, including new sanctions against the Burmese militar

10/06/2026

Boycott List- includes a list of products, brands and services owned or controlled by the Burmese military or military business conglomerates.

The Boycott List aims to enable embassies, aid groups, UN bodies or other international institutions to refrain from buying goods and services that are owned by the Burmese military to earn revenue. Military businesses continue to play an important role in the Burmese military's financial operations and are used to support military activities and other human rights abuses throughout the country.

See more here- https://burmacampaign.org.uk/updated-boycott-list-burmese-military-companies-products-and-brands/

04/06/2026

Mark Farmaner, the director of the Burma Campaign UK, told The Independent that Modi’s policy right now is driven by a desire to counter China’s influence, but that New Delhi would be better served in the long run by supporting a democratic Myanmar.

Analysts say hosting junta leader for a major state visit will only hurt India in the long run, while rights groups say it risks legitimising a former general allegedly responsible for genocide. Shweta Sharma reports from Delhi

28/05/2026

Free postage and packaging this weekend at our online store from tomorrow https://burmacampaignstore.com/ show your solidarity and support the campaign for human rights and democracy in Burma by getting one of our campaign t-shirts.

Get the hand salute top symbolising solidarity and defiance against the Burmese dictatorship at https://burmacampaignstore.com/product/hand-salute-top/

28/05/2026

If you live in London or are visiting this weekend, you must check out the exhibition To Kill A Movement showing at Hoxton Arches.

To Kill a Movement is a powerful exhibition documenting the creative resistance of Myanmar’s protest movement since the 2021 military coup.

Opening hours
24–30 May: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Closing Day (31 May): 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Hoxton Arches, Arch 402 Cremer St, London E2 8HD

More details at https://hoxtonarches.com/to-kill-a-movement-myanmar-peace-museum-amnesty-international-23-may-2026-31-may-2026/