Concerned about Humanitarian Crisis, EU Calls for Democracy in Myanmar

Brussels, 20 June - The EU has called for the release of all political prisoners in Myanmar, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying the aftermath of the devastating cyclone showed the need for "a genuine transition to democracy" was stronger than ever, according to draft conclusions of the EU summit.

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