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The repressive Burmese junta has agreed to hold talks with democratically-elected prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi – but there are conditions (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/10/05/headlines/headlines_30051397.php). Daw Aung San must stop attacking the country and supporting sanctions – in other words, this does not seem to be a serious offer. Junta cronies are blaming foreigners (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/10/05/headlines/headlines_30051387.php). Armed troops continue to maintain a heavy presence on the streets of
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