Burma and Transnational Crime (RL34225) / Liana Sun Wyler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wyler, Liana Sun, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drug abuse and crime.

Transnational crime--Burma.

Transnational crime.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Washington, District of Columbia : Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, 2007.

Summary:

Transnational organized crime groups in Burma (Myanmar) operate a multibillion dollar criminal industry that stretches across Southeast Asia. Trafficked drugs, humans, wildlife, gems, timber, and other contraband flow through Burma, supporting the illicit demands of the region and beyond. Widespread collusion between traffickers and Burma's ruling military junta, the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC), allows organized crime groups to function with virtual impunity. Transnational crime in Burma bears upon U.S. interests as it threatens regional security in Southeast Asia and bolsters a regime that fosters a culture of corruption and disrespect for the rule of law and human rights. Congress has been active in U.S. policy toward Burma, requiring sanctions to be imposed on Burmese imports, suspending most foreign assistance and loans, and ensuring that U.S. funds remain out of the regime's reach. This report analyzes the primary actors driving transnational crime in Burma, the forms of transnational crime occurring, and current U.S. policy in combating these crimes. This report will be updated as events warrant.

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