House approves resolution extending sanctions against Myanmar

October 8th, 2009 Myanmar democracy leader Suu Kyi meets diplomatsYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's junta leader allowed detained Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi a rare meeting with Western diplomats Friday to discuss sanctions imposed against the military-ruled country. The Nobel Prize winner, who remains under house arrest, was driven to a government guesthouse to meet with diplomats of the United States, Great Britain and Australia, according to the officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.

October 7th, 2009 Senate approves apology to American IndiansWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a resolution apologizing to American Indians for years of "ill-conceived policies" and acts of violence by U.S. citizens. Lawmakers said the resolution, included in a defense spending bill approved late Tuesday, was a symbolic gesture meant to promote a renewed commitment to tribal communities.

October 2nd, 2009 Myanmar court rejects opposition leader's appealYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar court rejected an appeal Friday by democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for her release from house arrest, another reminder that the country's military junta treads warily when considering concessions to the opposition or improving relations with the West. Suu Kyi's lawyer, Nyan Win, said the Yangon Division court upheld her August conviction for briefly sheltering an uninvited American at her home earlier this year, in a verdict that drew international condemnation.

September 30th, 2009 US: Engagement won't replace sanctions in MyanmarWASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it will not ease harsh sanctions against military-run Myanmar (mee-an-MAWR') even as it pursues a new policy of dialogue with the Southeast Asian nation's ruling generals. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says lifting sanctions without democratic progress in Myanmar "would be a mistake." Democratic Sen.

September 30th, 2009 Myanmar's Suu Kyi seeks to meet Western diplomatsYANGON, Myanmar — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is seeking permission from Myanmar's government to meet with Western diplomats about having their countries lift sanctions against the military regime, her party said Monday. The request came in a letter she sent Friday to junta leader Senior Gen.

September 24th, 2009 Myanmar's Suu Kyi said to welcome new US approachYANGON, Myanmar — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes a U.S. initiative to step up contacts with Myanmar's military government, a spokesman for her political party said Thursday.

September 23rd, 2009 US changes track on MyanmarUNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the Obama administration has decided to engage directly with Myanmar's junta as part of international efforts to promote democracy in the military-run state. Clinton made the announcement at the United Nations after meeting with her counterparts from a number of countries trying to convince the authoritarian regime to reform, allow dissent and release political prisoners, including Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.

August 13th, 2009 EU beefs up Myanmar sanctionsBRUSSELS — The European Union says it is expanding its sanctions against Myanmar after the country sentenced pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to an additional 18 months of house arrest. The EU says it will freeze the assets of enterprises owned by members of Myanmar's ruling junta and people associated with them.

August 11th, 2009 Suu Kyi to return to house arrestYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar court has found pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kui guilty of violating her house arrest, but the head of the military-ruled country says she can serve out a 1½-year sentence under house arrest. The court initially sentenced Suu Kyi on Tuesday to a three-year prison term.

July 30th, 2009 US upbeat on NKorea sanctions enforcementUNITED NATIONS — The U.S. diplomat pressing for implementation of U.N.

July 29th, 2009 Obama renews sanctions against MyanmarWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has renewed sanctions against the junta that runs the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar. Congress last week approved the reauthorization of sanctions, first enacted in 2003, targeting imports from Myanmar.

July 24th, 2009 Trial of Aung San Suu Kyi resumes in MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar official says the trial of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has resumed. The widely criticized proceedings started up again Friday with defense lawyers and prosecutors expected to present final arguments.

June 12th, 2009 White House: UN stance on NKorea 'unprecedented'WASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is praising the international body's newly-endorsed sanctions against North Korea in response to its recent nuclear tests.

May 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has formally extended US sanctions against Myanmar amid latest tensions over detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi who was put on trial on charges of allowing a US national to visit her home without permission from the authorities. 'I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to Burma (Myanmar), and maintain the sanctions against Yangon to respond to this threat,' Obama told the Congress.

April 27th, 2009 LUXEMBOURG - The European Union (EU) Monday extended sanctions against Myanmar by one year and repeated calls for the release of political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The EU sanctions - in place since 2006 - against Myanmar include a travel ban on top officials, an arms embargo and a freeze of the country's assets in Europe, EuAsiaNews reported.