He also called for the review and reform of the Burma's judiciary to ensure its independence and impartiality,and reform of the country's military to respect international humanitarian law in conflict areas and the rights of civilians.
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In the meantime, press gag laws remain in effect while leadership of the judiciaryreform movement falls to a nascent civil society.
There are calls for greater improvement in areas such as independence of the judiciary, reform of public administration and freedom of expression in the media.