US Announces It Will Tighten Sanctions on Burma
September 2007
The Bad Guys Can’t Visit the US
On September 25, 2007, President Bush spoke out about his outrage at the continued oppression of the people of Burma at the United Nations. He urged the United Nations and all nations to use both their economic and diplomatic leverage to help the Burmese people become free once again. Many people in Burmese have been arrested for peacefully expressing their views in opposition to the oppressive military junta.
President Bush announced that he will tighten the economic sanctions against Burma, since the issuance of Executive Order 10347 and the enactment of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act in 2003 the United States has been participating in an ongoing battle to keep the people of Burma free. With the newly tightened rules, members of the regime who are responsible for violations of human rights and for delaying Burma’s transition to democracy will be unable to get visas to the United States. The visa ban will also include any persons who benefit from the regime’s abuse.
Bush has also announced that the United States will review all existing policies regarding Burma and do all they can to help with humanitarian groups. Humanitarian groups are focusing on the issues of health and education in Burma at this time.
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