Why The United States Denies Certi

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Subject: Why  The United States Denies Certification to Burma and what

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Why  The United States Denies Ceritification to Burma and what Burma should
do about it
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In terms of cultivation and production  Burma remains the world's largest
producer of
opium despite onerous efforts by the Government to eliminate drugs.
Besides,Burma gives shelter to these drug traffickers.What should the the
Government of Burma do to be certified by the United States?

The U.S. Government continues frequently to urge the Burmese government to
take serious steps to curb Burma's large-scale opium production and heroin
trafficking. Specifically, the Rangoon Regime has been encouraged to: 

Prosecute drug-trafficking organizations and their leaders, such as Wei
Xuekang, and deprive them of assets derived from the drug trade; 

Take action against drug-related corruption, including prosecution and
appropriate punishment of corrupt officials and money launderers; 

Take action against fugitive drug-traffickers and turn them over to third
countries; 

Undertake opium poppy eradication on a wide scale in areas under its direct
control or immediate influence; 

Press ethnic groups, such as the Wa, the Kokang, and the Kachin, who have
pledged to create opium-free zones in their regions, to make good on their
commitments; 

Enforce existing anti-drug, conspiracy, and anti-money laundering
legislation; 

Provide strong support to multilateral drug-control projects in the Shan
State. 


By Julien Moe
Source:Dept of State