Channel News Asia logo Channel News Asia 5 months ago

Myanmar blocks UN chief from meeting Aung San Suu Kyi

NAYPYIDAW: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was "deeply disappointed" after the chief of Myanmar's military government on Saturday refused to let him meet pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Full Article at Channel News Asia

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  1. Time and again, the UN has politely requested Aung San Suu Kyi's release, but her 'release' back to house arrest would be a huge failure
    – Kenneth Roth SOURCE: Al Jazeera 5 months ago
  2. We welcome Mr Ban Ki-moon's visit
    Nyan Win – Nyan Win SOURCE: Channel News Asia 5 months ago
  3. The government of Myanmar is looking for acceptance, especially in the region. The leaders must be told that their current efforts will result in failure. The path to acceptance is inclusive dialogue with the NLD and other parties, the release of political prisoners and peaceful transition to a more ope...
    – Fernando Henrique Cardoso SOURCE: The Elders 5 months ago
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