White House: Barack Obama

Barack Obama: But in the six months since Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Myanmar, the Southeast Asian nation has been buffeted by communal and ethnic violence, and security forces are still accused of serious rights abuses. Activists and some in Congress are concerned it may be premature to welcome Myanmar's leader to the White House for the first time in 47 years, according to Times Colonist and WASHINGTON - Myanmar President Thein Sein's historic White House visit next week is the culmination of U.S. outreach to a former pariah regime. That's been based on a principle of taking "action for action" by deepening ties in response to democratic reforms. In November, on the eve of Obama's visit, Thein Sein announced 11 policy commitments that were a product of negotiations with U.S. officials who want to see Myanmar continue its shift from authoritarian rule. The government has acted on some of those goals, but not on others. Here's an assessment: (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.