Burma sanctions lifted
Published:Monday | April 22, 2013 | 1:38 PM
The European Union (EU) has lifted the last of its trade, economic and individual sanctions against Burma in response to its political reform programme.
The decision came in response to political reforms implemented by President Thein Sein, who came to power after elections in November 2010.
His administration has freed many political prisoners and relaxed censorship.
The EU says an arms embargo would stay in place.
It says Burma still needs to address significant challenges particular regarding its minority Muslims.
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