Pres. Obama to Visit Burma

On his current South East Asian excursion, President Barack Obama will become the first sitting United States President to visit Burma. In his six hours in Burma, Mr. Obama is expected to give a pro-democracy speech at Rangoon University amid the ongoing reform processes taking place. His visit also sheds light on the work Burma has left to do; after its considerable reforms, the country still harbors many political prisoners. Thein Sein, Burmese President and unexpected reformer, is also expected to receive an aid package from the United States in excess of $170 million. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will also be accompanying Mr. Obama on the trip, which included a visit this weekend to Thailand and will include an upcoming trip to Cambodia.

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Posted by Colin Wescott