The Australian Prime Minister Gillard raises concerns with Burma over 'ethnic cleansing'
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| Meeting with President Thein Sein of Myanmar |
FEARS over "ethnic cleansing" in northern Burma have prompted Julia Gillard to warn about the nation's treatment of ethnic minorities as she prepares to meet its president.
The Prime Minister plans to use a bilateral meeting with Myanmar president Thein Sein on Monday to express concern at the treatment of the minority groups just as Australia and others strengthen ties with the nation in the belief it is easing its totalitarian rule.
BY:DAVID CROWE, VIENTIANE
