Burma's Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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Addresses issues related to political prisoners in Burma, in light of 2011 installation of Union Government and undertaking of initial reforms that raise prospects for resumption of democratically ...

Addresses issues related to political prisoners in Burma, in light of 2011 installation of Union Government and undertaking of initial reforms that raise prospects for resumption of democratically elected civilian government in Burma after five decades of military rule. Defines political prisoners, estimates number of political prisoners in Burma, and covers Jan. 13, 2012, prisoner releases. Addresses 2013 establishment of political prisoners scrutiny committee, and discusses how release of political prisoners has potentially important implications for future parliamentary elections and prospects for national reconciliation. Reviews U.S. sanctions and other efforts related to political prisoners, and current issues for Congress.

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