By-elections, democracy and sanctions
If by-elections prove to be free and fair many western nations may begin to unravel the web of sanctions placed on Burma; however, some experts argue that such a move is premature
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Despite UN access, Kachin state remains a crisis zone
The international community, including the UN, should recognise that one relief convoy to Laiza is not a sufficient solution to the humanitarian problems in Kachin state
