Burma: New Law on Demonstrations Falls Short

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"...Legal Reforms Should Meet International Human Rights Standards ...Burma?s new law on assembly rejects the previous ban on demonstrations, but still allows the government to trump the Burmese people?s basic rights. There is a lot of excitement about changes in Burma these days, but the government shouldn?t be given credit for allowing some freedom just because none existed before. Instead, it should be pressed to make sure its laws meet international standards..."

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Human Rights Watch (HRW)

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2012-03-15

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2012-03-17

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English

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