AUSTRALIA: Economic bans announced on Burma

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Updated October 24, 2007 19:58:28

Australia has implemented the toughest sanctions it can on the Burmese regime. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has announced economic sanctions will be imposed on 418 individuals, that includes members of the State Peace and Development Council, Cabinet Ministers and senior Burmese military figures.

Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: Trevor Wilson, former Australian ambassador to Burma

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