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Burma (Myanmar)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Burma Sanctions 
 Documents concerning Burma (Myanmar) sanctions that apply to U.S. persons and entities, including the Burma Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (BFDA), executive orders, applicable criminal code sections, and regulations. Provides an overview of sanctions, interpretive guidance, and text of government documents. From the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/burma/burma.shtml Topics: Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 27, 2008 U.S. Policy & Issues: News and Statements on Burma
This page collects policy statements about Burma (Myanmar) from the U.S. Department of State, the White House, and other government agencies and officials. It notes that the "United States condemns in the strongest terms efforts by the Burmese junta to prevent the citizens of Burma from exercising their basic political rights." Includes a series of statements on Burma by First Lady Laura Bush. From the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/policy/news-and-statements-on-burma.html Topics: Politics by Place Last updated Mar 27, 2008 World News: Burma
Compilation of news stories and opinion pieces on politics in Burma (Myanmar). Features stories on the 2007 protests against the government's fuel price increase, where Buddhist monks have played a significant role in the protest activities. Also provides a brief history of Burma, an archived special feature on Brigadier-General Sein Lwin, and stories about migration, aid for refugees, foreign relations, and related topics. From Guardian Unlimited, the website of the British newspaper, The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/burma Topics: Politics by Place Last updated Dec 12, 2008 |
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