NGO warns of Burma abuses amid EU praise

BRUSSELS - EU foreign ministers have agreed to ease sanctions on Burma following the junta's recent moves towards democracy. But a report by Human Rights Watch published the same day warns of continued abuse.

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton noted that the "remarkable transition" in Burma had led her to conduct "a full review" of her policy towards the country. She said she is planning to travel to Rangoon in April, after what could be the country's first free elections since a military coup stifled democracy in 1962.

However, they have "failed to seriously address the still dire human rights situation in the country" according to Human Rights Watch in its latest World Report. Huge progresses should still have to be made regarding human rights before EU give up its sanctions.

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