Posted on 12/17/2005 2:58:39 AM PST by ZayYa
UNITED NATIONS — The Security Council held a discussion of human rights and drug trafficking problems in Myanmar on Friday after months of pushing by the United States and Britain.
Some members of the council, especially China, had opposed talking about the reclusive Southeast Asian country, saying its problems did not pose a threat to international peace and security.
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