15 OCTOBER 2007

HOW TO FORCE THE BURMANESE JUNTA TO GIVE IN ?

Because of the opposition of Russia, and mainly to China, the United Nations in lieue of condemning the military junta crackdown, just "strongly" deplored it.

On 15 October, the European Union has imposed an import embargo on timber, gems and precious metal from Burma.

If more countries were effectively doing that, firt US, Japan and mainly Asean partners, it could be efficient

But some countries are officially condemning, but in fact don't restrict their business activities, such as Singapore.<br><br>Post edited by: Jacques, at: 2007/10/16 00:44