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Burma's progress warms relations

310 words - January 20, 2012 | © DiploNews, all rights reserved.

As Burma’s government shows more signs of progress towards meeting international demands of respect for human rights, the international community is gradually warming its relations with the country. Among the notable progress within the last month includes the release of 651 political prisoners, some of which are considered prominent opposition leaders. Many of the prisoners were let go on an unconditional release, while some are required to not engage in certain “illegal activities.” In addition, the Burmese government recently signed a preliminary cease fire with the Karen National Union, one...

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