| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | PRES/09/249 (13.8.09) |
| Publication Date | 13/08/2009 |
| Content Type | News |
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In reaction to the verdict against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and given the gravity of the violation of her fundamental rights, the Council today (13.8.2009) adopted a Common Position imposing a new set of targeted measures against Burma/Myanmar. The renewal of the Common Position was announced in a Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the EU on 11 August 2009, which condemned the unjustified trial of and the verdict against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and urged her unconditional release. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/cfsp/109684.pdf |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Southeastern Asia |
