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UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley delivered this statement raising human rights concerns on China, Myanmar, South Sudan, Russia, Syria, Egypt and Burundi.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement reiterating the UK's call on the military to respect the human rights and democratic wishes of the people of Myanmar.
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement reiterating our call on the military to respect the human rights and democratic wishes of the people of Myanmar.
The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will today hold talks with her counterparts from the US, France, China and Russia to discuss the world’s most pressing crises.
UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley gave this statement reiterating UK support for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces new sanctions against U Tay Za and Htoo Group of Companies.
The UK has agreed a new partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Fifteen countries stand in solidarity with victims of attacks by the Myanmar security forces and condemn attacks on places of worship.
Mr Pete Vowles has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in succession to Mr Dan Chugg, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar (oral progress report).
The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced new sanctions against the Myanmar Timber Enterprise, Myanmar Pearl Enterprise and the State Administration Council.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the General Assembly on Myanmar
Minister for Asia, Nigel Adams to hold talks with Indo-Pacific representatives and international human rights leaders.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces sanctions on Myanmar Gems Enterprise (MGE), a state-owned enterprise under the military junta’s control.
At the London G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting, leading democracies will discuss global issues that threaten to undermine democracy and human rights.
Statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon at the Security Council briefing on cooperation between regional and sub-regional organisations
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement expressing deep concern over continued efforts by the military and police to crack down on media freedom in Myanmar.
A spokesperson statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Myanmar.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has announced further measures targeting the Myanmar regime today and a boost to funding for evidence gathering of violations.
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