Myanmar: Go slow on easing sanctions, say activists

The love affair between Myanmar and the West is about to heat up with the European Unions expected announcement that it is easing sanctions on the Southeast Asian nation. But not everyone is caught up in the euphoria.Many human rights groups are urging the West to move slowly as it re-engages with Myanmar, saying a brutal counterinsurgency war and other abuses continue even as the country makes a partial return to democracy.In return for actions such as freeing many political prisoners and engaging with democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyis movement, minor restrictions by the West against Myanmar have already been lifted.On Monday, the biggest rollback yet will take place, when EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg are expected to temporarily lift most sanctions against Myanmar.