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    831 Search results for "sanctions"

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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.

    Lead Story News Politics Trade

    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).

    Lead Story News Suu Kyi

    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.

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    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.

    Lead Story News Politics

    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 video

    Video

    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.

    News Politics

    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 video

    Video

    EU drops sanctions on Burma

    The European Union lifts all sanctions on Burma except for an arms embargo, in recognition of sweeping political reforms.

    Analysis

    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

    Business News

    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

    Suu Kyi says sanctions should be dropped video

    Video

    Suu Kyi says sanctions should be dropped

    Analysis

    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?

    Analysis

    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

    News Politics

    ‘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

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    Sanctions impeding Burma aid: refugee group

    Refugees International urges the international community to expand operations in Burma by ‘removing barriers’ that hinder assistance

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    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

    Business News

    Parties slam sanctions, McCain disagrees

    Disagreement during meeting between US senator and eight Burmese parties over whether the west should change its economic policy

    Business News

    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

    Analysis

    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

    Business News

    EU ‘may further relax sanctions’

    EU official tells Burmese industry representative that sanctions could be relaxed ‘step by step’ if further improvement is shown

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