BBC-Burma angry at criticism

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Saturday, April 24, 1999 Published at 10:46 GMT 11:46 UK
World: Asia-Pacific

Burma angry at criticism

Burma has reacted angrily to condemnation of its human rights record by the
United Nations.

A spokesman for the military government said the resolution had been based
on politically motivated allegations from its opponents.

The UN Human Rights Commission accused Burma of widespread violations,
including summary executions, torture, abuse of women and forced labour.

It said the government had increased persecution of the opposition party and
its leader Aung San Suu-Kyi.

>From the newsroom of the BBC World Service