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November 27, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Justice is slowly closing in on the generals

Justice is slowly closing in on the generals Dear John Today justice for the Rohingya is one step closer. The International Criminal Court Prosecutor has today applied for an arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing, Head of the Burmese military. This is long overdue…

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November 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Two ways to help the people of Burma this Christmas

Two ways to help the people of Burma this Christmas Two ways to help the people of Burma this ChristmasDear JohnFor our supporters in the UK, use easyfundraising when you do your Christmas online shopping this year and raise donations for Burma Campaign UK. Over 8,000 retailers including …

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October 23, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Inside Myanmar's civil war

Inside Myanmar's civil war Dear John Last night, Burma was on the news. ITV correspondent Debi Edward went into Karen State in south east Burma, where the Karen ethnic armed group, the KNLA, are leading resistance against the military dictatorship.   She met wit…

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September 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The most effective way you can help people in Burma

The most effective way you can help people in Burma The most effective way you can help people in Burma Dear John,In the first week of September, Burmese military airstrikes across Burma killed dozens of people, including 7 children.We need you to write to your MP about this crisis. If yo…

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July 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Tell the new British government to speed up sanctions on Burmese military

Tell the new British government to speed up sanctions on Burmese military Can you remember the last time the British government announced it was imposing new sanctions on the Burmese military? Tell the new British government to speed up sanctions on the Burmese militaryDear John,Can you …

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June 25, 2024 at 3:27 PM

VOTE BURMA!

VOTE BURMA! UK General Election: how you can help BurmaDear JohnVOTE BURMA! (Apologies, if you can’t vote in the UK election, please ignore this message.)There is a UK general election on 4th July and candidates to be MPs need your support.Now is our chance to influence candidates who mig…

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June 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM

VOTE BURMA!

VOTE BURMA! UK General Election: how you can help BurmaDear JohnVOTE BURMA! (Apologies if you live outside the UK, please ignore this message.)There is a UK general election on 4th July and candidates to be MPs need your support.Now is our chance to influence candidates who might become M…

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May 18, 2024 at 12:59 PM

74 years in prison

74 years in prison Dear John Last week, a court in Burma sentenced leading activist Wai Moe Naing to 20 more years in prison. He is now serving a sentence of 74 years in jail. He would be over 100 years old when released. After the coup, Wai Moe Naing led protest…

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April 21, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Will you join the Global Day of Action for Burma’s political prisoners?

Will you join the Global Day of Action for Burma’s political prisoners? Dear JohnToday is Blue Shirt for Burma Day, when people all over the world are wearing blue, the colour of prison shirts in Burma, to help raise awareness and make sure Burma’s political prisoners are not forgotten. P…

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April 9, 2024 at 11:15 AM

Blue Shirt Day

Blue Shirt Day View this email in your browserWill you join the Global Day of Action for Burma’s political prisoners?Dear JohnThe number of political prisoners in Burma is up by almost 1000% compared to the previous military dictatorship. More than 20,000 political prisoners are currently…

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April 5, 2024 at 12:44 PM

Three big developments for our campaigns

Three big developments for our campaigns Dear John There used to be a saying, you wait ages for a bus, and then three come along at once. Yesterday something similar happened with our campaigns. Jet Fuel Campaign Successes Almost every day the Burmese military …

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March 14, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Rohingya Genocide Never Stopped, and the Crisis is Getting Worse. Act Now.

Rohingya Genocide Never Stopped, and the Crisis is Getting Worse. Act Now. Dear John You would think that after the Rohingya genocide of 2017, when the British Foreign Office ignored warnings of escalating violence against the Rohingya, that they might have lear…

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February 1, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Will you join Burmese activists in demanding UN Security Council action?

Will you join Burmese activists in demanding UN Security Council action? Dear John Today, the third anniversary of the military coup in Burma, hundreds of Burmese civil society organisations and international human rights groups have joined forces demanding the …

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January 13, 2024 at 8:08 AM

David Cameron: Sanction the main sources of money for Burmese military

David Cameron: Sanction the main sources of money for Burmese military Dear John As we approach the third anniversary of the military launching its coup, the British government is falling far behind in sanctioning some of the main sources of money for the Burmes…

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November 14, 2023 at 8:44 AM

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must listen to backbencher Jeremy Hunt and reverse aid cuts

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must listen to backbencher Jeremy Hunt and reverse aid cuts Dear John Since the attempted military coup on 1 February 2021, the British government has cut aid to Burma by 70%. This is during a time of unprecedented humanitarian crisis, wit…

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November 12, 2023 at 9:29 AM

Will you send a Christmas card to a Political Prisoner in Burma?

Will you send a Christmas card to a Political Prisoner in Burma? Dear JohnAs Christmas approaches, thousands of political prisoners remain in Burma’s jails.They won’t be able to spend Christmas in their own home with their families. Many political prisoners are young people who courageous…

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November 8, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Fundraise while doing your Christmas shopping!

Fundraise while doing your Christmas shopping! View this email in your browserFundraise while doing your Christmas shopping!This Christmas, whenever you shop online you could be raising money to help our campaign for human rights in Burma, at no extra cost to you.If you live in the UK, us…

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October 30, 2023 at 8:44 AM

James Cleverly: implement your own policies on Burma

James Cleverly: implement your own policies on Burma Dear John Usually, we write to you because we need your help to persuade a government or company to change their policy. This time, we are writing to ask you to help with something slightly different. Thanks…

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September 5, 2023 at 7:29 AM

Tell India to Stop Arming the Burmese military

Tell India to Stop Arming the Burmese military Dear John On Saturday India will host the prestigious G20 Summit, when leaders of the top 20 biggest economies and trading countries meet in New Delhi. It’s a big moment for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wh…

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August 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Exciting news about our jet fuel and gems campaigns

Exciting news about our jet fuel and gems campaigns Last week we achieved a major campaign success. Dear John Jet Fuel Last week we achieved a major success in our campaign to stop jet fuel reaching the Burmese military. Air…

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August 25, 2023 at 9:22 AM

Rohingya Genocide Anniversary – Two things you can do

Rohingya Genocide Anniversary – Two things you can do Dear John Rohingya genocide anniversary Today is the sixth anniversary of the Burmese military offensive against the Rohingya people of Burma. The military offensive, mostly targeting children, drove around …

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July 17, 2023 at 1:57 PM

Sky News reports from Burma

Sky News reports from Burma Dear John One of the biggest challenges we face in mobilising international action on the situation in Burma is that it rarely features in the news. Sky News Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay has spent a month in conflict zones in Bu…

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June 5, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Political Prisoners in Burma

Political Prisoners in Burma Dear John More than 22,000 people have been arrested by the Burmese military in the past two years.   The vast majority of them remain in jail. Many have faced torture, rape and sexual violence. All are kept in appalling conditions w…

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May 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Cyclone Mocha Appeal Update

Cyclone Mocha Appeal Update Dear John It is now ten days since the deadly Cyclone Mocha struck northern Burma. Our partners on the ground report devastation. The lack of international access to many impacted areas, and a military imposed internet blackout, mean…

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May 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Catastrophic Cyclone Mocha brings devastation to Burma

Catastrophic Cyclone Mocha brings devastation to Burma Dear John Yesterday morning Cyclone Mocha made landfall on the northern coast of Burma.   Carrying a wall of water up to 11 foot high from the sea, and with wind speeds up to 130 miles per hour, the cyclone …

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April 27, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Hundreds Killed by Airstrikes - Stop British Companies' Involvement

Hundreds Killed by Airstrikes - Stop British Companies' Involvement Dear John Around 170 people, including at least 40 children, were killed in an airstrike by the Burmese military on 11th April. Local villagers were celebrating the establishment of local gover…

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April 21, 2023 at 12:09 PM

170 People Killed by Airstrike - Stop British Companies' Involvement

170 People Killed by Airstrike - Stop British Companies' Involvement Dear John Around 170 people, including at least 40 children, were killed in an airstrike by the Burmese military on 11th April. Local villagers were celebrating the establishment of local gove…

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April 13, 2023 at 8:00 AM

100 killed in Burmese military airstrike

100 killed in Burmese military airstrike Dear John At least 100 people, including many children, have been killed in an airstrike by the Burmese military. The attack took place in Sagaing region in the north of Burma. Local people have been resisting military …

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March 23, 2023 at 11:47 AM

UK aid cuts for Rohingya refugee children

UK aid cuts for Rohingya refugee children Dear John The British government has quietly cut aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by a staggering 82%, mainly impacting children.   British aid to Rohingya refugees has been reduced from £112.36 million in 2019-2…

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March 16, 2023 at 8:29 AM

UK is abandoning Rohingya refugees with 82% cut in aid

UK is abandoning Rohingya refugees with 82% cut in aid Dear John The British government has quietly cut aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by a staggering 82%, mainly impacting children.   British aid to Rohingya refugees has been reduced from £112.36 mill…

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March 7, 2023 at 12:14 PM

UK must sanction Burmese military gas revenue

UK must sanction Burmese military gas revenue Dear John Every year the Burmese military receives more than two billion dollars from sales of gas. In the past week: The number of people killed since the attempted military coup began two years ago reached 3,000…

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February 27, 2023 at 8:22 AM

UK companies helping Burmese military earn $2bn a year

UK companies helping Burmese military earn $2bn a year Dear John Every year the Burmese military receives more than two billion dollars from sales of gas. In the past week: The number of people killed since the attempted military coup began two years ago reac…

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February 1, 2023 at 11:48 AM

The Burmese military have never faced such resistance

The Burmese military have never faced such resistance Dear John 2nd Anniversary of the military coup Today marks the second anniversary of the attempted military coup in Burma. We say attempted because the military still haven’t succeeded in the coup, thanks t…

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November 25, 2022 at 8:29 AM

We need your help to save lives in Burma

We need your help to save lives in Burma Dear John I’m Karin, and I work for Burma Campaign UK, as well as our sister charity Advance Myanmar. Advance Myanmar has been helping people in Burma survive since the attempted military coup began almost two years ago.…

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November 11, 2022 at 8:29 AM

Campaign success: EU imposes new sanctions

Campaign success: EU imposes new sanctions Dear John Campaign Success – New EU Sanctions On 8th November the EU finally announced a new round of sanctions, targeting members of the Burmese military, judges and business …

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  Anna Roberts · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Burmese military bombs music festival killing 60. Help us stop them.

Burmese military bombs music festival killing 60. Help us stop them. Dear John This morning we woke up to horrific reports that Burmese military jets bombed a music festival last night, killing at least sixty people.   One source told us it’s hard to identify ho…

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October 20, 2022 at 2:02 PM

President Biden – Sanction Gas Revenue Now

President Biden – Sanction Gas Revenue Now Dear John Revenues from sales of gas are one of the biggest sources of income for the Burmese military, but President Biden has ignored calls for US sanctions to help cut the flow of money the Burmese military gets from…

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September 1, 2022 at 7:26 AM

President Biden – Sanction Gas Revenue Now

President Biden – Sanction Gas Revenue Now Dear John Revenues from sales of gas are one of the biggest sources of income for the Burmese military, but President Biden has ignored calls for US sanctions to help cut the flow of money the Burmese military gets from…

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  Anna Roberts · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 6:42 AM

Campaign Success! UK Joins Rohingya Genocide Case

Campaign Success! UK Joins Rohingya Genocide Case Dear John The British government has finally announced it will join the Rohingya genocide case at the International Court of Justice!   This is a huge campaign success. Thank you to everyone who wrote to the Fore…

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July 29, 2022 at 9:11 AM

Burmese military executes four political prisoners

Burmese military executes four political prisoners This week the Burmese military executed four political prisoners. Dear John This week the Burmese military executed four political prisoners. It is the first time political prisoners have been executed by the B…

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July 23, 2022 at 8:14 AM

Why won’t Liz Truss Support Justice for Rohingya?

Why won’t Liz Truss Support Justice for Rohingya? The International Court of Justice ruled genocide was committed against the Rohingya. Dear John On Friday 22nd July the International Court of Justice, known as the World Court, ruled that a case on whether or n…

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July 16, 2022 at 7:59 AM

Tell the EU to impose more sanctions on the Burmese military

Tell the EU to impose more sanctions on the Burmese military It's been five months since the EU imposed new sanctions on the Burmese military. Dear John It's now five months since the European Union imposed any new sanctions to cut off the supply of money and a…

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July 2, 2022 at 7:59 AM

Help us stop military airstrikes against civilians

Help us stop military airstrikes against civilians “Where is the international community? Why are countries turning a blind eye to the suffering of the people in Burma?” Dear John “Where is the international community? Why are countries turning a blind eye to …

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May 4, 2022 at 7:29 AM

Tell Russia to stop arming the Burmese military

Tell Russia to stop arming the Burmese military Dear John Russia is probably the biggest supplier of arms to the Burmese military. Not just arms. Since the attempted coup last year, there have been economic and trade delegations with the military, and Russia ha…

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April 20, 2022 at 7:29 AM

Will You Wear Blue for Burma's Political Prisoners?

Will You Wear Blue for Burma's Political Prisoners? Dear John Tomorrow, Thursday 21st April, is Blue Shirt Day for political prisoners. People around the world will be wearing something blue to raise awareness for Burma’s political prisoners and in solidarity w…

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April 13, 2022 at 8:01 AM

Senators Young and McConnell: Stop Protecting the Burmese Military

Senators Young and McConnell: Stop Protecting the Burmese Military Dear John You may have noticed American leadership has been missing in response to the attempted coup last year.   They have joined the UK and Canada in rounds of sanctions but have not been lead…

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April 4, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Wear Blue for Burma's Political Prisoners

Wear Blue for Burma's Political Prisoners Dear John Did you know that there are now around 10,000 political prisoners in Burma?   21st April is Blue Shirt Day - people all over the world will be wearing blue in solidarity with Burmese activists jailed for suppo…

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March 8, 2022 at 10:23 AM

A woman’s place is in the struggle – new T-shirt

A woman’s place is in the struggle – new T-shirt To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have produced a new t-shirt and bag to raise awareness and funds for the Karen Women’s Organisation.  Dear John Today is International Women’s Day, a day established mo…

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February 27, 2022 at 9:14 AM

Help stop Burmese military airstrikes.

Help stop Burmese military airstrikes. The bombs fall at night, without warning. Dear John The bombs fall at night, without warning.   The Burmese military bomb homes, schools, churches and hospitals. In the past year, dozens of people have been killed by air…

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February 23, 2022 at 8:29 AM

Campaign successes – We are cutting arms and revenue to the military

Campaign successes – We are cutting arms and revenue to the military Dear John This week the European Union sanctioned Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE), the government body which manages oil and gas exploitation in Burma.   This is a huge campaign succes…

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