More good news for Burma

More good news for Burma

More good news for Burma. The European Union is now in the process of reviewing sanctions against Myanmar to encourage signs of reform initiated by the nominally civilian government following decades of military rule.

Fresh aid programmes for Myanmar are also under consideration. Ministers are expected to announce a willingness "to consider initial steps in February 2012" in order to give a sign of encouragement before Myanmar’s April elections" which will see a historic bid for parliament by Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.