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Director, Burma Campaign UK. Working for human rights and democracy in Burma/Myanmar.
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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴
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Good interview with
@markfarmaner.bsky.social
of
@burmacampaignuk.bsky.social
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@france24.com
Talking how the coup has been an abject failure for the Junta in Myanmar, the resistance, the building of from the ground governance & more.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Myanmar coup 5 years on: 'It has gone horrifically wrong for the military' • FRANCE 24 English
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
https://youtu.be/J8A2eqW3lq8
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“With human rights violations by the Burmese military increasing and cross-party support for stronger sanctions, it is inexplicable why the government is failing to act."
burmacampaign.org.uk/five-years-o...
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Five Years On From Burma Coup, British Government Failing To Act
On Sunday 1st February 2026, it will be five years since the latest military coup in Burma. It will also be 460 days since the British government took any action to try to reduce the flow of arms, ...
https://burmacampaign.org.uk/five-years-on-from-burma-coup-british-government-failing-to-act/
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Zoya Phan
5 days ago
Burma is in the midst of a human rights and humanitarian crisis. British gov must resume ongoing systematic identification and sanctioning of sources of revenue and arms to the Burmese military, including sources of jet fuel. More here-
burmacampaign.org.uk/burma_briefi...
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Sham election fake reform process memories. Don't make the same mistake again.
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Zoya Phan
6 days ago
The Phan Foundation is pleased to announce that Padoh Naw Lwe Htoo Say is the winner of the 2025 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award. She is the Head of the Justice Department of the Karen National Union (KNU), and Director of the Karen Legal Assistance Center.
www.facebook.com/share/p/17j2...
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On Sunday 1st February 2026, it will be five years since the latest military coup in Burma. It will also be 460 days since the British government took any action to try to reduce the flow of arms, equipment and money to the Burmese military.
burmacampaign.org.uk/five-years-o...
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Five Years On From Burma Coup, British Government Failing To Act
On Sunday 1st February 2026, it will be five years since the latest military coup in Burma. It will also be 460 days since the British government took any action to try to reduce the flow of arms, ...
https://burmacampaign.org.uk/five-years-on-from-burma-coup-british-government-failing-to-act/
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The British government is giving the Burmese military a free pass to keep bombing and killing. Why?
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The British government is giving the Burmese military a free pass to keep bombing and killing. Why?
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Zoya Phan
9 days ago
New investigation by Amnesty International has found that jet fuel used by Burmese military to bomb civilians appears to be from Iranian dictator. See more here-
www.amnestyusa.org/press-releas...
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Zoya Phan
11 days ago
This Karen boy was forced to flee his home because of the attacks by the Burmese military back in January 2021, just before Burmese military coup, during civilian government led by NLD.
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Zoya Phan
22 days ago
My story- Born in the remote jungle, Zoya's childhood ended the moment she saw a decomposing body floating down the river where her siblings played. Years later, under a brutal regime of ethnic cleansing Zoya and her family were forced to flee...
#Highlights
youtu.be/AlBynorrx3s?...
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I Survived Three Assassination Attempts | LADbible Stories
YouTube video by LADbible Stories
https://youtu.be/AlBynorrx3s?si=jSkVRj0rH-6ncsiU
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Isn't it lovely to see representatives of the Burmese military in court. Let's make this a habit.
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"With sanctions lifted and investment flowing in, the Burmese military budget began increasing by one hundred million dollars a year, paying for the jets bombing homes, schools and hospitals today."
labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/06/c...
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China suddenly loves elections… in Burma
Mark Farmaner reports on attempts to rebrand Burma’s genocidal military regime. When western countries impose targeted sanctions or take other steps to promote human rights and democracy in Burma, …
https://labourhub.org.uk/2026/01/06/china-suddenly-loves-elections-in-burma/
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It's now a year since the USA sanctioned the military company Mytel. The British government still hasn't joined them. Tell the British government to sanction Mytel now.
action.burmacampaign.org.uk/tell-british...
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Tell the British government to sanction Mytel
In Burma, Mytel is one of the main mobile networks. It is a joint venture between the Burmese military and the Vietnamese military. It is a jewel in the crown of the Burmese military business empire. ...
https://action.burmacampaign.org.uk/tell-british-government-sanction-mytel
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Yesterday the British Parliament held a debate on religious persecution in Myanmar. You can read the transcript here:
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...
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Myanmar: Religious Minority Persecution - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Myanmar: Religious Minority Persecution' on Thursday 8 January 2026.
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-01-08/debates/92618BB5-151A-49E0-9600-0BABF2A9545E/MyanmarReligiousMinorityPersecution#contribution-E80801B6-BE9D-403A-80AB-4EF569AEFE34
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Happening now: debate on religious persecution in Myanmar at the British Parliament. You can watch live here.
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Parliamentlive.tv
Westminster Hall
https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/8c7faa04-929f-4c9a-bc4e-c2bfeb76fd70
27 days ago
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We have to keep asking why de-mining organisations and donors refuse to do de-mining work in Myanmar. De-mining is possible. Local administrations and people want it.
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Zoya Phan
about 1 month ago
Burmese military airstrikes in Thandwe, Rakhine, on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2025. The Burmese military have been escalating airstrikes and military offensives across the country. Governments must impose more targeted sanctions, cut the supply of arms, revenue, equipment and aviation fuel.
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The Burmese/Myanmar military have already won the election which starts tomorrow. A rigged election and a military drafted constitution ensured their victory before a vote was cast. Read our briefing paper here:
burmacampaign.org.uk/burma_briefi...
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The Burmese Military's 'Elections': New Date, New Danger, Same Sham
The Burmese military are planning new elections at the end of 2025. They will clearly be a total sham and mostly rejected internationally and domestically. The Burmese military know this but are calcu...
https://burmacampaign.org.uk/burma_briefing/the-burmese-militarys-elections-new-date-new-danger-same-sham/
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Justice For Myanmar
about 1 month ago
📢 Tech companies removed 28 Myanmar junta propaganda accounts in December so far Since Justice For Myanmar first started contacting international tech companies on December 2, they have taken action against 28 Myanmar junta propaganda accounts. More 👉🏽
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Missed this when it was published recently. Under the Burmese military Burma/Myanmar now tops the rankings of countries where there is a risk of money laundering and financial crimes. The Burmese military have undermined economic development for decades.
index.baselgovernance.org/ranking
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Public Ranking - Basel AML Index
Public Edition Ranking containing only jurisdictions with sufficient data to calculate a reliable ML/TF risk score and with FAFT 4th-round methodology evaluations
https://index.baselgovernance.org/ranking
about 1 month ago
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Khin Ohmar
about 2 months ago
I warned the international community not to repeat the same mistake they did back in the post-2010 sham election era in this upcoming sham election by the current Min Aung Hlaing-led military junta. 👉
facebook.com/share/p/1KDp...
#whatshappeningnowinmyanmar
#shamelectiontracker
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Burma Campaign UK
about 2 months ago
We have joined over 200 organisations to urge international governments to take immediate and effective action against the Burmese military, which plans to hold sham elections and is committing war crimes, including the bombing of Mrauk-U public hospital on Human Rights Day.
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The Arakan Army behave like the Burmese military in so many ways.
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about 2 months ago
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Khin Ohmar
about 2 months ago
Last night, I joined the panel organized by Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand. I shared some key lesson learned from Myanmar's post 2010 "democratic transition" period how the international community shifted their policy towards Myanmar - human rights first to business first approach.
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Zoya Phan
about 2 months ago
Burmese military air attacks in Ma Mu village, Mutraw, killed a 4 year old boy and injured 12 villagers. All 12 houses in that small village were destroyed, 12 Dec 2025. The Burmese military have been escalating airstrikes and military offensives across the country ahead of their sham elections.
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Burma Action Ireland
about 2 months ago
@KPSN: While there is much focus on
#Burma
#ShamElection
, “in areas freed from Burmese military occupation, a bottom-up federal nation is being built.”
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
also The election is a side-show – the real future of Burma is already being built
eng.mizzima.com/2025/12/13/2...
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https://eng.mizzima.com/2025/12/13/29128
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Zoya Phan
about 2 months ago
An article that everyone working on Burma should read. Even though the article is about the Karen, it shares similar situation of what is happening across the country. The article is by Naw Wahkushee, Director at Karen Peace Support Network, published by Mizzima.
eng.mizzima.com/2025/12/13/2...
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Burma Campaign UK
about 2 months ago
The British government is giving the Burmese military what they want for Christmas – no new sanctions. Help us lobby the British government to make sure the Burmese military have a miserable new year instead. Donate now at
burmacampaign.org.uk/appeal/
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DVB English News
2 months ago
Greta Thunberg delivered the acceptance speech for whistleblower group Justice for Myanmar at the 2025 Right Livelihood Award Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday
english.dvb.no/greta-thunbe...
#whatshappeninginmyamar
#JusticeForMyanmar
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Greta Thunberg shows support for Myanmar at Right Livelihood Award ceremony in Sweden - DVB
Greta Thunberg, a Swedish activist and 2019 Right Livelihood Laureate, delivered the acceptance speech for whistleblower group Justice for Myanmar at the 2025 Right Livelihood Award Ceremony in Stockh...
https://english.dvb.no/greta-thunberg-expresses-support-for-myanmar-at-right-livelihood-award-ceremony-in-sweden/
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Zoya Phan
2 months ago
30 Karen organisations call for urgent international cooperation following the KNU's crackdown on a major transnational scam center. We call on USA, EU & member states, UK, Canada, Australia and all potentially impacted countries to offer support to KNU and Thailand to help deal with this crisis.
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“It’s wonderful news for the prisoners...But as expected” political prisoners are being used “for public relations purposes by Burmese military to try to build a fake narrative of reform”
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
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Myanmar’s military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of election
Order reduces sentences for 3,085 people and drops charges against another 5,580 people still at large.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/27/myanmars-military-rulers-grant-amnesty-to-thousands-ahead-of-election
2 months ago
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Burma Campaign UK
2 months ago
“We are witnessing a farcical situation where they are raiding their own town to destroy facilities they helped build and which they have been profiting from,” said Mark Farmaner, the director of Burma Campaign UK.
www.asiasentinel.com/p/us-china-s...
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US, China Spur Southeast Asian Scam Crackdown
Myanmar kingpin extradited to China, but skepticism over crackdown remains
https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/us-china-spur-southeast-asian-scam-crackdown
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“We are witnessing a farcical situation where they are raiding their own town to destroy facilities they helped build and which they have been profiting from,” said Mark Farmaner, the director of Burma Campaign UK.
www.asiasentinel.com/p/us-china-s...
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US, China Spur Southeast Asian Scam Crackdown
Myanmar kingpin extradited to China, but skepticism over crackdown remains
https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/us-china-spur-southeast-asian-scam-crackdown
2 months ago
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Pierre Peron
3 months ago
📢Latest
#Myanmar
Humanitarian Update 🚨Civilian casualties and new displacement continue daily 🍚Myanmar is now a hunger hotspot of “very high concern”, with nutrition situation worsening in Rakhine 📈The 2025 HNRP is only 15% funded
reliefweb.int/report/myanm...
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Liberal Democrats
3 months ago
GB News broadcasted a package last week on analysis of people with "foreign sounding" names. Peddling unverified and racist statistics on national TV is dangerous and we must call it out. The Liberal Democrats are calling on Ofcom to investigate and take swift action. Anna Sabine MP
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Myanmar Now (English Version)
3 months ago
Locals say the military is stepping up air and ground assaults across Sagaing ahead of planned elections, targeting villages with no active resistance presence Read more:
myanmar-now.org/en/news/junt...
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It is now more than a year since the British government brought in new sanctions to stop arms, money and equipment to the Burmese military. Every day the death toll rises. Email the British Foreign Secretary calling on the British government to act.
action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanction...
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Tell the British government to start sanctioning the Burmese military again
It is almost a year now since the British government imposed any new sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. While the British government fails to act, the Burmese milita...
https://action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanctions-needed
3 months ago
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Zoya Phan
3 months ago
ASEAN must unequivocally reject the Burmese military's sham election. ASEAN must not send observers or provide any form of technical or political support to the Burmese military. ASEAN must stand firmly in solidarity with the people of Burma.
#ASEANSummit2025
#ASEANMalaysia2025
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Insight Myanmar Podcast
3 months ago
🚨 LAST CALL! Apply for the Digital Storytelling Workshop—November 27–29, 2025, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Strengthen your storytelling & communication skills to share stories that inspire change. 🕒 Deadline: Nov 2, 2025 📩
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It is almost a year since the British government last sanctioned the Burmese military. Email the British foreign secretary via this link and tell her to do more to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military.
action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanction...
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Tell the British government to start sanctioning the Burmese military again
It is almost a year now since the British government imposed any new sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. While the British government fails to act, the Burmese milita...
https://action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanctions-needed
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Burma Campaign UK
4 months ago
It is almost a year now since the British government imposed any new sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. Tell the British government to start sanctioning the Burmese military again.
action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanction...
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Tell the British government to start sanctioning the Burmese military again
It is almost a year now since the British government imposed any new sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. While the British government fails to act, the Burmese milita...
https://action.burmacampaign.org.uk/new-sanctions-needed
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Burma Campaign UK today called on the British government to resume imposing regular sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. It is almost a year since the British government imposed any new sanctions on the Burmese military.
burmacampaign.org.uk/british-gove...
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British government must resume sanctioning the Burmese military
Burma Campaign UK today called on the British government to resume imposing regular sanctions to cut revenue, arms and equipment to the Burmese military. It is almost a year since the British gover...
https://burmacampaign.org.uk/british-government-must-resume-sanctioning-the-burmese-military/
4 months ago
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Justice For Myanmar
4 months ago
❌⛽️ Ban jet fuel exports to
#Myanmar
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Countries which rejected the sham 2010 election went on to lift sanctions and back the military installed regime which followed. Our briefing paper warns that the military are trying to repeat the same trick.
burmacampaign.org.uk/burma_briefi...
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The Burmese Military's 'Elections': New Date, New Danger, Same Sham
The Burmese military are planning new elections at the end of 2025. They will clearly be a total sham and mostly rejected internationally and domestically. The Burmese military know this but are calcu...
https://burmacampaign.org.uk/burma_briefing/the-burmese-militarys-elections-new-date-new-danger-same-sham/
4 months ago
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Justice For Myanmar
4 months ago
International action against cyber scams and human trafficking cannot succeed without targeting the root cause — the Myanmar military, which needs funds to continue its campaign of terror against the people.
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China Sentences 16 Members of Myanmar Crime Syndicate to Death Over Cyber Scams
The Ming family ran “scam parks” from a Myanmar town near the Chinese border that fueled billion-dollar fraud and other crimes, where those who tried to escape were beaten or killed.
https://buff.ly/lJ1SrH5
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Burma Campaign UK
4 months ago
The renowned singer Ah Moon is performing in London on the 1st November. Get your ticket here
www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket...
and raise urgent funds for people fleeing conflict in the Bhamo region. If you can't make it, you can also donate to the urgent appeal at
kachinrelief.org.uk/urgent-appeal/
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Justice For Myanmar
5 months ago
📡 A Myanmar Witness investigation documents evidence that up to 3 Czech Let L410 aircraft may now be with Myanmar Air Force. ✈️ One plane has been re-registered and flying under junta control ✈️ Two more followed in 2025 ⚠️ Possible breach of EU sanctions Read their investigation:
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Tracing flights: Has a Czech company supplied aircraft to the Myanmar Air Force?
Using flight tracking data, call signs and satellite imagery, Myanmar Witness has gathered evidence indicating that Czech company Let Aircraft Industries, part of Omnipol, may have supplied the…
https://buff.ly/QMmC2hn
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Justice For Myanmar
5 months ago
Japanese payments biz JCB partners with Myanmar’s UAB Bank as an acquirer. UAB is a crony-owned bank exposed to international sanctions. We sent JCB a letter on July 17 with questions — NO REPLY. Letter sent with
@mekongwatch.bsky.social
& Japan groups. 📄
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