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EU sanctions have been in place in Burma since 1996 (Photo: Xianzi Tan)

EU warns against military crackdown in Burma

The EU has threatened tougher sanctions against Burma if the military regime reacts with violence to the mounting anti-government protests, with reports suggesting Burmese police have used batons and tear gas to beat back monks and other demonstrators.

"I urge the government of Burma/Myanmar to exercise maximum restraint", EU external relations commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said in a statement on Tuesday (25 September), underlining "the demonstrators are merely using their inali...

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EU sanctions have been in place in Burma since 1996 (Photo: Xianzi Tan)

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