However , few foreign journalists are allowed to visit Laos , and travel by diplomats and foreign aid workers is restricted .
Along with these economic reforms came a slight opening to the West , which provided some opportunity for scrutiny of human rights violations .
Few foreign journalists are allowed to visit Laos , and travel by diplomats and foreign aid workers is restricted .
Along with these economic reforms came a slight opening to the West , which provided some opportunity for scrutiny of human rights violations .