British Parliament Had a Long Debate on Burma

Source: BBC

British Parliament held a debate about Burma in which MPs denounced Burmese government for its brutal handling over monks and people of Burma who had staged peaceful protests.

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander rejected the road map by Burmese military leaders was bound to be a failure for it was excluded the opposition and ethnic minorities.

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander rejected the road map by Burmese military leaders was bound to be a failure for it was excluded the opposition and ethnic minorities.

The minister also explained the efforts by the British government to support people in need of humanitarian help in Burma.

Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague told the British parliament the need to maintain pressure on Burma.

Members of Conservative party also urged the British government to increase cross border aid for the Burmese refugees and displaced persons on the eastern border of Burma.

To listen to the report in Burmese, please follow this link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/burmese/news/story/2004/12/041201_tuesday_dawn.shtml