Lithuanian Foreign Minister Talks to Burma/Myanmar Opposition Leader, Expresses Support for Democratic Forces

On 11 August on the initiative of Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Audronius Ažubalis a phone conversation with Burma/Myanmar opposition leader and Secretary General of the National League for Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi took place. During the conversation A.Ažubalis expressed support for democratic forces of Burma/Myanmar […]

Lithuania Supports UN Burma Crimes Inquiry

Burma Campaign UK today welcomed Lithuania’s backing for a UN Commission of Inquiry into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Burma.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed its support directly to Burma Campaign UK.

Lithuania is the 7th member of the European Union to publicly support an inquiry. The other EU members are Czech Republic, UK, Slovakia, Hungary, Netherlands, and France. The non-EU countries supporting an inquiry are Australia, USA, Canada and New Zealand, bringing the global total to eleven […]