Obama plan for ties to Myanmar military opposed

Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013 12:00 am
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Updated: 6:01 am, Thu Dec 5, 2013.

Obama plan for ties to Myanmar military opposed



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WASHINGTON —- The Obama administration faced strong bipartisan opposition Wednesday to plans for limited U.S. engagement with Myanmar's powerful military due to concerns over human rights and its lingering ties with North Korea.

Senior administration officials called for congressional support for non-lethal assistance to the military, such as training on human rights. But both Republicans and Democrats were skeptical, saying abuses against ethnic and religious minorities persist in the country also known as Burma and its military remains involved in weapons deals with North Korea against U.N. sanctions.

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