Human rights group unimpressed by Burma’s new government

BURMA’S new government has failed to make significant progress in key human rights areas during its first 100 days in office, a rights group said.

The International Federation for Human Rights and its member organization ALTSEAN-Burma said Burma (Myanmar) has failed to impress in a number of areas since the handover from the junta government, despite encouraging steps.

The two organizations called on the government to establish a national human rights agenda and immediately address the key issues.

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