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The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalating human rights violations and increasing reports of sexual and gender-based violence: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee
Statement by Charles Kent, Senior Human Rights Officer at the UN Third Committee meeting on Myanmar.
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UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network
Alongside the US Government, the UK has today sanctioned a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.
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UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar
UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on reports of High Commissioner and Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. Delivered by the UK’s...
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113th International Labour Conference. UK Statement on Myanmar
Joint Statement on Myanmar at the General Affairs Committee at ILC 113. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
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FCDO travel advice: Myanmar
Guidance for British people in Myanmar, including information on safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.
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Our mission
The British Embassy in Myanmar (Burma) helps to pursue UK Government priorities in Myanmar, including working with partners to de-escalate the current political crisis, building the foundations for peace and democracy, responding to urgent humanitarian needs and supporting accountability and justice in Myanmar. We also provide consular support to British nationals.
Building prosperity with South East Asia
As part of South East Asia, Myanmar is part of a diverse and distinct region that represents a number of opportunities for the UK. As such, there is an opportunity to advance UK interests by taking a regional approach in addition to bilateral activities.