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Zin Mar Aung of Myanmar (center) receives congratulations from First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she receives a State Department 2012 International Women of Courage Award.

Myanmar’s military regime says it’s making way for democracy, but this activist says freedom is a long way off

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Residents of Myanmar are welcoming President Barack Obama during his second diplomatic visit to the nation also known as Burma. While the country has taken modest steps toward ending military rule, activists like Zin Mar Aung, worry that Obama’s trip might legitimize the slow pace of reform.

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The World – Episode 20071101 – Blocking Burmese gems

Gems are a major source of income for Burma’s military rulers. That’s why Congressman Tom Lantos introduced a new sanctions bill called the Block Burmese JADE Act of 2007. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Lantos about the bill.

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