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Myanmar energy tycoon lobbies for smart sanctions
Aug 5th, 2012
An energy magnate lauded as a rare "legitimate" tycoon in crony-dominated Myanmar has quietly lobbied for an end to Western sanctions -- except those targeting cronies who flourished under military rule. (Source: AFP) -
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