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EU agrees to drop Burma sanctions

The EU has suspended its sanctions against Burma, but will retain an embargo on arms sales.

EU agrees to drop Burma sanctions

Mon, 23 Apr, 2012 - 11:40

The EU has suspended its sanctions against Burma, but will retain an embargo on arms sales.

The measure was formally adopted by foreign ministers today.

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