41.   The sanctions have caused increased unemployment and the departure of international firms have undercut the Myanmar economy.

42.   The sanctions will have no impact, at least over the short term, because of existing sanctions against both countries.

43.   The United Nations imposed a weapons and fuel embargo on UNITA four years ago, but the sanctions have had little effect because many countries have ignored them.

44.   The United Nations slapped a weapons and fuel embargo on UNITA four years ago, but the sanctions have had little effect.

45.   The United Nations imposed a weapons and fuel embargo on UNITA four years ago, but the sanctions have had little effect.

46.   France also fears that the regional sanctions may not have a sound legal basis, western diplomats said.

47.   He did not elaborate on the problems, but his remark contrasted with earlier statements by Iranian officials denying the sanctions would have any impact on their economy.

48.   He refused to say what Japan would do if the United States imposed sanctions or comment on what effect any sanctions might have.

49.   In practical terms, it was unclear what immediate effect the sanctions would have.

50.   In order to be effective, he said, sanctions had to be applied by all countries in the world.