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US extends sanctions citing ‘military impunity’
Barack Obama on 15 May announced the continuation of sanctions against Burma in a statement to the congress of the United States.
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US drops sanctions on Dagon Win Aung
The US has lifted its sanctions against a Burmese businessman and chairman of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).
Suu Kyi says ‘no’ to reimposing sanctions
Aung San Suu Kyi: “[Western nations] still want Burma to have a happy ending, but think they’ll get a happy ending simply by insisting that it is a happy ending.”
Obama maintains Burma on sanctions list for use of child soldiers
President Barack Obama has maintained Burma on the US sanctions list under the Child Soldier Prevention Act (CSPA). The continuity of the sanction, announced on Tuesday, prevents US military assistance[…]
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US waives sanctions after Thailand flunks human trafficking test
The United States has waived sanctions against Thailand that could have been imposed as a result of the country’s insufficient efforts to combat human trafficking.
France’s largest bank hit with $9B fine for violating US sanctions
France’s largest bank, BNP Paribas will plead guilty to violating US trade sanctions by processing billions of dollars for Burmese entities via US financial institutions.
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US govt fines Fokker $21 m for violating sanctions
Dutch aerospace firm has been hit with a US$21 million penalty by US government for violating trade sanctions.
Burma Chamber of Commerce says US sanctions ‘not a big issue’
The renewal of some US sanctions on Burma will not harm economic relations between the two countries, according to the Union of Myanmar [Burma] Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI).
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US renews limited sanctions on Burma
US President Barack Obama renewed limited investment sanctions on Burma on Thursday, signing the ongoing “National Emergency” situation on that country for at least one more year.
Senator backs end to Burma sanctions
Senator Mitch McConnel has backed a proposal to end sanctions against Burma – after a landmark visit by the Burmese President to the US.
Burma welcomes EU sanctions lifting amid criticism
The Burmese government welcomed the EU’s decision to lift sanctions against the former pariah state as “greatly beneficial” to the country’s democratic reform process
EU drops sanctions on Burma
The European Union lifts all sanctions on Burma except for an arms embargo, in recognition of sweeping political reforms.
Dropping sanctions and ignoring human rights abuses
In the past, when increasing pressure on the dictatorship was discussed by the EU, caution was the watchword, but now the EU is wholeheartedly endorsing Thein Sein’s government
EU set to lift sanctions on Burma: reports
The European Union is set to lift all remaining sanctions against Burma next week, except its arms embargo, to recognise the country’s “remarkable process of reform”, according to news reports
Sanctions and a ‘civilian’ government
If western countries drop all of their sanctions now, will they have any leverage to push the government to free the country’s remaining political prisoners?
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
‘Burma sanctions must stay’: trade unions
Continued use of forced labour one of four major obstacles to ending of sanctions, says international trade union federation
EU sanctions move triggers heated debate
Campaigners say the decision to drop punitive measures on Burma is too optimistic, while opposition thinks it could spur progress
EU to begin lifting sanctions on Burma
Meeting of top-level officials in Brussels results in decision to lift visa bans on President and Vice Presidents as reward for reform
US to review sanctions after by-elections
Washington to also discuss whether to continue addressing the country as ‘Burma’ in wake of reforms that could prompt major policy shift
Sanctions impeding Burma aid: refugee group
Refugees International urges the international community to expand operations in Burma by ‘removing barriers’ that hinder assistance
Govt hopeful over end to US, EU sanctions
French ambassador says however that it’s still too soon to drop punitive measures on Burma despite noting signs of reform
Shell mustn’t ‘pre-empt’ Burma sanctions: UK
UK minister warns that Burma’s oil and gas sector remains off-limits to EU companies, following rumours of Shell entering Burma
Ex-Burmese diplomat urges tougher sanctions
In letter to Hillary Clinton, defecting Burmese diplomat says tougher US sanctions on Burma can be acompanied by engagement
US told to cast Burma sanctions net wider
Campaigners urge Washington to target with punitive financial measures all businessmen in Burma who prop up the government
Parties slam sanctions, McCain disagrees
Disagreement during meeting between US senator and eight Burmese parties over whether the west should change its economic policy
Cable reveals German anti-sanctions stance
German foreign minister tells US official that Berlin doubts the efficacy of EU sanctions while companies resist agreeing to punitive measures
EU sanctions exist in name, not effect
EU sanctions on Burma have had little effect, but instead of strengthening them, they are benig drastically weakened
EU ‘may further relax sanctions’
EU official tells Burmese industry representative that sanctions could be relaxed ‘step by step’ if further improvement is shown
