East Timor President Calls for Review of Burma Sanctions Policy

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East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta criticized the West?s sanction policy on Burma on Sunday, saying that the country?s people should not be punished for ?the perceived sins of their leaders.? Ramos-Horta said at a talk in Bangkok that the United States and European Union should review their policy of economic sanctions against Burma?s military junta, according to Deutsche Presse Agentur. The talk, ?Is long lasting peace an attainable dream?? was held at Bangkok?s Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand and was organized by the International Peace Foundation.

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The Irrawaddy

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2009-01-12

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2010-10-12

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English

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