Burma's Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foreign relations.

Political prisoners.

Sanctions (International law).

Burma.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2012

Summary:

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; covers Jan. 13, 2012, prisoner releases; 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

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Burma's Political Prisoners and U.S. Sanctions

Publisher Number:

CRS-2012-FDT-0300

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