It's clearly the end of the road for Gambari - his role as an interlocutor is finished if he is unable to talk directly to either Aung San Suu Kyi or [junta leader] Than Shwe ... He has no more cards to play. 
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Quotes about Than Shwe
It's clearly the end of the road for Gambari - his role as an interlocutor is finished if he is unable to talk directly to either Aung San Suu Kyi or [junta leader] Than Shwe ... He has no more cards to play.
was said
in Malaysia Sun
It's only Than Shwe and a few other generals who want to isolate Burma, so I told him engagement was very important
was said
in Al Jazeera
The best solution would be if Gen Than Shwe's regime would start real dialogue
was said
in Malaysia Sun
General Than Shwe [the country's principal military ruler] is crazy with power.
was said
in News Blaze
The 'blood' colour of rubies not only brings (Senior General) Than Shwe's government US$300 million per year, it signifies all the blood lost by innocent civilians in our struggle for human rights
said Aung Din
in Malaysia Sun
Perhaps I can help you there ... as the head of the regime General Than Shwe is a friend of mine.
said Di Stefano
