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  • Andrew Mitchell meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma

    Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Aung San Suu Kyi, says International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell on historic visit to Burma.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of political prisoners in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the release of a number of political prisoners in Burma as an encouraging first step.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Livelihoods protected and lives rebuilt

    UK aid is at work in Burma, supporting families and protecting livelihoods

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  • Foreign Office screens 'This Prison Where I Live'

    This evening, the Foreign Office is showing the film telling the story of the political prisoner Zarganar, a fierce critic of the regime in Burma and its most popular comedian. You can follow the event live on Twitter via @F…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office to screen human rights film 'This Prison Where I Live'

    On 15 September, the FCO will show the film telling the story of the political prisoner Zarganar, a fierce critic of the regime in Burma and its most popular comedian. Find out how to get your place and listen to our new hum…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK statement on Burma

    The UK Government has welcomed the meeting between Aung San Suu Kyi and President Thein Sein on 19 August.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Burma: 23rd anniversary of student uprising

    Foreign Secretary William Hague marks the 23rd anniversary of the August 1988 student uprising in Burma

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by new restrictions placed on Aung San Suu Kyi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Aung San Suu Kyi should be able to travel freely and without risk to her personal security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister offers birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi

    David Cameron phoned Aung San Suu Kyi on her 66th birthday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Burma - six months after Cyclone Giri: Rebuilding lives in Ohn Taw village

    Merlin was one of a number of local and international non governmental organisations supported by the UK government to bring much needed assistance to the survivors of Cyclone Giri which struck Burma Rakhine State in October.

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  • UK tackles malaria resistance in Burma

    Britain is leading the fight against malaria drug resistance through a project in Burma which is tackling issues around diagnosis, prescription of drugs and prevention.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewing Burma sanctions is the 'right decision at the right time'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers voted to renew sanctions on Burma for a further 12 months.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Burma: six months after Cyclone Giri

    How Britain is helping Burmese people rebuild their lives

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  • Foreign Secretary: Dismissal of National League for Democracy appeal in Burma "deeply disappointing"

    The Burmese Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, the National League for Democracy, against its dissolution in May 2010 under draconian election laws.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary honours human rights defenders

    In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Emergency aid to Burma for Cyclone Giri

    The UK Government will give emergency food, water, sanitation and healthcare to more than a hundred thousand people in Burma as the full scale of destruction caused by Cyclone Giri has become clear.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary Statement on Aung San Suu Kyi's release

    "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's arbitrary detention for most of the last 20 years has been deeply unjust. Her fortitude in the face of this outrage has been inspirational."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Emergency aid to Burma

    The UK Government will give emergency food, water, sanitation and health care to more than a hundred thousand people in Burma as the full scale of destruction caused by Cyclone Giri has become clear

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary: "Flawed election in Burma does not represent progress"

    "The British Government will stand by the people of Burma and will continue to maintain pressure on the regime until we see real progress on democracy, governance and human rights".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary stands in solidarity with Burmese political prisoner Ko Mya Aye

    Foreign Secretary William Hague added his support to Amnesty International's campaign for the release of Burma's 2,100 political prisoners on 20 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government