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TOPIC: U.S. State Dept. hints at additional sanctions on Burma for human rights abuses (New Kerala 8/18/10)

Jen the Michigander

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Date: Aug 19, 2010

U.S. State Dept. hints at additional sanctions on Burma for human rights abuses (New Kerala 8/18/10)	Permalink

http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-23715.html The U.S. Government on Wednesday announced that it would back the creation of an international tribunal to investigate alleged war crimes by Burma's military junta against its citizens, BBC reported. A senior U.S. official told BBC that the move was consistent with previous U.S. policy of engagement with Burma. The U.S. said in 2009 that it would engage diplomatically with Burma, and in March, a UN special rapporteur released a critical report that showed a "systematic violation of human rights" for years within the country. The Obama administration's goal was the put Burma on track toward reform, credible elections, and national reconciliation. However, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that efforts haven't resulted in any positive change in the country, ahead of general elections scheduled to take place on November 7. "Diplomatic engagement is not a reward - it is a tool designed to facilitate and encourage positive change," a U.S. State Department official said. "We have been clear all along this did not preclude us from taking steps to increase pressure when warranted." The U.S. also hinted that it may impose further sanctions against Burma, saying that the U.S. sanctions policy is dynamic and constantly being surveyed for efficiency. The move was welcomed by human rights organizations like the U.S. Campaign for Burma. __________________ Nobody puts THIS baby in the corner!

freespirit

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IMO it's time to do something more about the abuses in Burma. This sounds much more like a Hillary initiative than an Obama one. __________________ It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union.... Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less. ~Susan B. Anthony

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