EU to step up sanctions on Burma(Myanmar)

Finally, and as expected.

European Union foreign ministers approved new sanctions against the Myanmar regime, including an embargo on the export of wood, gems and metals. It’s a pity that it must come from the EU again and not from the NATO. Although economic sanctions will mostly hit the regular population. With less money coming in the country, the people will also suffer. But perhaps, the more they suffer, the faster they will try to throw their current leaders out ( it sounds harsh but it’s true). Continue reading “EU to step up sanctions on Burma(Myanmar)”

Burma monks on the fight

The UN let the world know they don’t like the evolution in Burma. The demonstrating population led by the Buddhist Monks is being suppressed and shot on by the police and military. Since the demonstraters are peacefull till now the UN calls upon the leaders of Burma not to use force or… there will be sanctions. Continue reading “Burma monks on the fight”