Burma sanctions may be nearing end
By Clare Lighton Business reporter, BBC News Continue reading the main story Related stories Suu Kyi calls for ‘peaceful revolution’ Joy as Burma’s Suu Kyi released West dismisses Burma’s election The release of the pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has led to speculation that sanctions against Burma and its military rulers could soon be dropped. “If the people really want sanctions to be lifted, I will consider it,” Miss Suu Kyi told reporters in her first news conference after her release. Sanctions ranging from embargoes on arms sales to visa bans have been in place for more than 20 years in Burma, in an attempt by Western governments to prompt the military leaders to engage in…
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