US eases sanctions on Myanmar aid work

Al Jazeera Wednesday 18th April, 2012

The United States has eased financial sanctions against Myanmar to enable US-based non-government organisations to to operate in the country in recognition of political reforms in the Southeast Asian nation. The announcement by the treasury department on Tuesday allows financial restrictions in support of aid groups and charities working in areas such as democracy-building, health and education, sports and religious activities. It follows recen...

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