European Union Lifts Travel Bans on Myanmar Officials The European Union agreed Monday to suspend travel bans on the president of Myanmar and other senior officials, after reforms that have included the release of hundreds of political prisoners. The union suspended visa bans on President Thein Sein, as well as the country's vice presidents, cabinet members and parliamentary speakers. European foreign ministers held out the prospect of a further easing of sanctions in April if Myanmar's "remarkable program of political reform" and commitment to economic and social development continued.