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Article

5 Jul 2007

Author:
Benoit Faucon, Dow Jones

French Min: Total Should Do More On Human Rights In Myanmar

French oil major Total isn't doing enough to press Myanmar to free political prisoners, France's new foreign minister said Thursday...A Total spokeswoman said the company doesn't get involved in "politics." But she pointed out that in Myanmar, Total respects human rights in relation to the Yadana project by, for instance, offering free health care to local residents...Kouchner said…the finger should also be pointed at...Unocal, now part of Chevron...He also noted that Chinese companies play a strong investment role in Myanmar.