EU readies more sanctions against Burma
The European Union will extend its arms embargo on Burma for another year this week and may then move to target more generals with fresh sanctions, EU diplomats and officials said.
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As Burma’s economy rebounds, sanctions risk gives some investors pause: IMF
Aung San Suu Kyi’s government is opening the economy and growth is rebounding in Burma, though the possibility of broader Western sanctions over the Rohingya crisis is nevertheless giving some foreign investors pause, according to a senior IMF official.
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EU agrees to prepare sanctions against Burmese generals
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to prepare sanctions against Burmese generals over the killings of Rohingya Muslims and to strengthen the EU arms embargo, accusing state security forces of grave human rights abuses.
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EU set to prepare sanctions on Burmese generals, diplomats say
The European Union will start preparing sanctions against Burmese generals over killings of Rohingya Muslims by formally calling on the bloc’s foreign policy chief next week to draw up a list of possible names, two diplomats said.
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US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle ‘casino’ in bid to break up narco-empire
The US Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on a gambling empire hacked from the Laotian jungle which it said was involved in drug, human and wildlife trafficking and child prostitution.
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US sanctions Burmese general previously in charge of Rakhine operations
The United States imposes sanctions on 13 “serious human rights abusers and corrupt actors” including Burmese general Maung Maung Soe, who oversaw this year’s brutal crackdown against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
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US constantly adjusting sanctions in response to Burma situation: official
The US government will constantly adjust its sanctions regime to respond properly to the situation in Burma’s Rakhine State, where many thousands of Rohingya Muslims have been displaced, a senior US official said on Saturday.
Burma sees ‘bad consequences’ if US imposes sanctions on military
Proposed US sanctions targeting Burma’s military for its treatment of Rohingya Muslims would hinder the fledgling civilian government sharing power with the generals, a spokesman for de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday.
US lawmakers target Burmese military with new sanctions
United States lawmakers have proposed a bill including sanctions and travel restrictions of Burmese military officials.
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US says it is considering sanctions over Burma’s treatment of Rohingya
The United States is taking steps and considering a range of further actions over Burma’s treatment of its Rohingya Muslim minority, including targeted sanctions under its Global Magnitsky law, the State Department said on Monday.
UWSA tin mine circumvents US sanctions
Wa tin likely ends up in an array of products made by US and other international companies, says a new Reuters report.
Suu Kyi drums up investment after US drops sanctions
Aung San Suu Kyi promises a clearer legal framework and opportunities in untapped economic sectors in a bid to attract investors after the lifting of US sanctions.
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Gems industry welcomes lifting of US sanctions
A delegation representing the American gems industry is visiting Burma to explore opportunities in the country following the lifting of US sanctions.
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Restructure jade industry in post-sanctions Burma, says Global Witness
Burma’s billion-dollar jade industry needs a reformed legal framework to release it from the grip of the military elites, drug lords and crony companies, says British transparency watchdog.
Transparency to rule in post-sanctions Burma: business watchdog
A business watchdog group warns Burmese companies that if they want to thrive in the post-sanctions economy, they’ll have to be more open and transparent.
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Suu Kyi calls for investment in post-sanctions Burma
Speaking in Washington, the Burmese leader urged businesses to invest in the Southeast Asian country as a way to advance its democratic transition.
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Activists denounce ‘atrocious’ decision on sanctions
Human rights activists denounce the Obama administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Burma as a “dark day” for the country’s efforts to end abuses by the military.
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Obama says US ready to lift Burma sanctions
Keen to encourage US investors, Washington is eyeing a lifting of sanctions despite much criticism levelled at Suu Kyi for doing too little to address the plight of the Rohingya.
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Sanctions, investment to dominate Suu Kyi-Obama meeting
President Barack Obama will consult with Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday on whether to further ease US sanctions to help investment and democratic transition in Burma.
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Kachin exiles call for continued sanctions
Kachin exile groups say US sanctions on the Burmese military should stay in place until the conflict in Kachin State is resolved.
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US awaits Suu Kyi visit to decide on easing sanctions
The United States may consider easing sanctions on Burma following State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to Washington later this month.
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Resolving ethnic issues is the key to unlocking US sanctions
The Obama administration’s policy is an indication of the importance of ethnic minority issues in US-Burma diplomatic relations. It also reflects the sentiment of the international community.
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For Steven Law, sanctions are no obstacle
The US decision to further ease restrictions on trading through Steven Law’s shipping port and airports put the blacklisted businessman in a position to profit from the latest changes to the US sanctions regime.
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Some US sanctions eased, but most remain in place
The US government has decided to maintain most economic restrictions on Burma in an effort to punish those Washington sees as hampering the country’s newly elected government.
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US to renew most Burma sanctions with changes to aid business
Washington is expected to offer more general licenses to specific companies, and take some people off Treasury’s list of “Specially Designated Individuals” targeted for sanctions.
Rights groups urge Obama to maintain sanctions
Two US-based rights groups argue that sanctions on Burma should remain in place until the country makes further progress on human rights abuses.
Sanctions lifted temporarily, says US official
The US is temporarily easing trade restrictions on Burma by allowing all shipments to go through its ports for six months, officials said on Monday.
US envoy predicts no ‘dramatic change’ to sanctions
President Obama’s nominee to be ambassador to Burma said he does not expect major changes in US sanctions in the wake of the country’s historic election.
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Too soon to consider sanctions lift -US officials
The US on Monday welcomed Burma’s election as a victory for the people, and the vote appeared to raise prospects of a further lifting of US sanctions.
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US sanctions fears choke Burmese trade
Half of all Burma’s trade flows through the Asia World terminal, owned by blacklisted Steven Law.
