by Reinhard Hohler, Chiang Mai
According to media sources in Phnom Penh, Asean leaders are pushing for the international community to lift sanctions against one of its poorest member nations, Myanmar, as they meet in Phnom Penh.

Myanmar held elections on Sunday that were monitored by Asean members and saw gains by the opposition party of Aung San Suu Kyi. Burmese President Thein Sein told reporters in Phnom Penh Tuesday that the elections had been a success.

Now some Asean leaders say it is time for the US and other Western nations to lift long-running sanctions.
“They believe the lifting of the sanction could contribute positively to the democratic process and economic development,” said Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary of State for the Cambodian Foreign Ministry, following the first day of the two-day ASEAN summit.

Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Marty Natalegawa, called sanctions against countries “inhumane” and often do not hurt their intended target. “It’s time to

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