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Before doing more Mr Obama wants Cuba to reciprocate by, for example, freeing political prisoners.
ECONOMIST: The United States and Latin America
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In 2011, the new president, Thein Sein, began an ambitious series of reforms, relaxing censorship laws and freeing political prisoners.
WSJ: Saving Myanmar's Priceless Architecture
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Rights groups have criticized Thein Sein's U.S. visit, saying human rights injustices are still rampant in Myanmar despite progress made in freeing political prisoners, and in granting more freedom to political opponents and the media, among other changes.
NPR: Myanmar Muslims Jailed For Killing Buddhist Monk
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Its leaders have tentatively embraced changes such as freeing political prisoners and easing media restrictions, and U.S. and European leaders have said they may begin lifting sanctions soon if Sunday's vote is seen as free and fair and Ms. Suu Kyi is able to play a bigger political role.
WSJ: For Myanmar's Rebel Icon, Politics Get Real
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These include freeing hundreds of prisoners - political detainees among them - and introducing more press freedom.
BBC: Burma's President Thein Sein in first European visit