Burma must speed up its reforms

The modesty of Burma's reforms is increasingly apparent — ending impunity for rapists in Burma should be a very basic demand

Sir, This week Thein Sein, President of Burma, makes his first visit to the UK. The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, facing the criticism that the visit is too great a reward for the limited reforms so far, has argued that it is an opportunity to exert further pressure for improving human rights in Burma.

If so, Mr Hague will need to secure substantial action by President Thein Sein. Despite visits by a succession of UK ministers, including the Prime Minister, the modesty of Burma's reforms is increasingly apparent.

Hundreds of political prisoners are still in prison; there are substantiated allegations

Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/07/11/burma-must-speed-up-its-reforms/