BBC-European Union envoys in Burma

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Tuesday, July 6, 1999 Published at 10:03 GMT 11:03 UK
World: Asia-Pacific

European Union envoys in Burma

A delegation from the European Union is in Burma in a new attempt to
persuade the military government to improve its record on human rights and
begin meaningful talks with opposition political groups.

As well as seeing the military leadership, the four envoys are expected to
meet the opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, with whom the military leaders
refuse to hold direct talks.

The BBC South East Asia correspondent says the EU apparently senses an
opportunity to make headway in resolving one of Asia's most intractable
political disputes, although he says it's anxious to play down expectations
of a breakthrough. The European Union has imposed some sanctions against
Burma because of its human rights record.

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