Bush to announce more sanctions against Myanmar

New York, Sep 25: President George W Bush will announce more sanctions against Myanmar in a speech at the United Nations, a White House official said today. ''He is going announce that there will be additional sanctions directed at key members of the regime and those that provide financial support to them," White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley said. Bush arrived in New York to attend the UN General Assembly and will speak tomorow.

''He is going to announce that there will a visa ban to key individuals associated with the negative activities of the regime, including their families,'' Hadley said.

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