Civic leaders raise issues with Ban Ki-moon
Before the opening ceremony this morning, the UN secretary-general met with representatives of civil society organisations over breakfast to hear their views.
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Ban Ki-moon: Search and rescue of migrants ‘top priority’
The UN secretary general said he hoped regional nations would tackle the “root causes” of the current exodus at an upcoming conference in Thailand.
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Ban Ki-Moon flip-flops on Rohingya identity
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon toned down earlier statements supporting the UN’s recognition of the term “Rohingya,” a move that appears to have been calculated to avoid a backlash from the Burmese government and media.
Ban Ki-moon urges govt to step up reforms
UN Secretary General welcome’s Suu Kyi talks with Thein Sein and urges further steps towards national reconciliation
Ban Ki-moon must stand tall
The UN’s terminal frustration with Burma is not enough, and repeated attempts to inject legitimacy into the elections are misdirected
Ban Ki-moon talks of ‘a major lost opportunity’ for Burma
July 14, 2009 (DVB), The UN chief yesterday briefed the Security Council on what had been "a major lost opportunity" for the Burmese junta to commit to terms set out[…]
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Ban Ki-moon delivers on low expectations
Francis WadeJuly 6, 2009 (DVB), Perhaps all too predictably, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came away from Burma yesterday with nothing to show for a visit characterised by high ambitions[…]
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Ban Ki-moon delivers on low expectations
Francis WadeJuly 6, 2009 (DVB), Perhaps all too predictably, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon came away from Burma yesterday with nothing to show for a visit characterised by high ambitions[…]
UN chief Ban Ki-moon to visit Burma
June 30, 2009 (DVB), The UN Secretary General will visit Burma next week with the issue of political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, high on the agenda when he[…]
UN envoy discusses Ban Ki-moon’s Burma trip
June 29, 2009 (DVB), UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari yesterday ended his two-day trip to Burma with state media reporting that talks with senior government officials centered on the pending visit[…]
Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to Burma’s U Thant
June 4, 2009 (DVB), UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon yesterday paid tribute to former Burmese UN chief U Thant on the 100-year anniversary of his birth and lamented his unrealised[…]
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Arakan leader criticises Ban’s ‘Rohingya’ comments
the Chief Minister of Arakan State, Maung Maung Ohn, criticises UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for his use of the term Rohingya.
U Win Tin says Ban Ki Moon should not visit Burma
Nov 13, 2008 (DVB)-Recently released veteran journalist and pro-democracy leader U Win Tin said the visit of United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to Burma could end up as a nod[…]
Burmese protestors lobby Ban in Japan
Jul 1, 2008 (DVB), More than 200 Burmese nationals living in Japan gathered in front of the United Nations office in Tokyo yesterday to urge visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon[…]
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Tackle poverty to curb disaster toll, urges UN chief
Ending extreme poverty is essential to save lives and limit damage from disasters, says UN chief Ban Ki-Moon.
‘Heightened expectations’ under Suu Kyi, says UN Sec-Gen
Ban Ki-moon said, “I commend the new Government for its emphasis on dialogue, cooperation and reconciliation between military and civil society leaders and political and economic stakeholders.”
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16 dead as flooding strikes Sagaing, Mandalay, Shan
A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says that 40,000 people had been “seriously affected” and that the UN was ready to provide aid.
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Reform, presidency on agenda during Shwe Mann’s US tour
Meetings with Ban Ki-moon and US Deputy Secretary of State follow on from talk at Carnegie Center where he said he would accept a presidential nomination.
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UN sec-gen urges Rohingya rights
“At a time of rising extremism and intolerance in many countries, progress on this front in Myanmar would keep the country’s transition on track, and send a positive message to the world,” said Ban Ki-moon.
Islamic nations press UN over persecution of Muslims in Burma
Islamic nations on Wednesday called on UN leader Ban Ki-moon to do more to halt the “tyranny” they say Muslims are enduring in Burma
UN chief issues warning over situation in Arakan state
UN leader Ban Ki-moon warned Saturday that Muslim-Buddhist unrest in Burma’s Arakan state could hit the country’s landmark reforms and spill across borders, a UN spokesman said
UN chief meets with Suu Kyi
After becoming the first foreigner to address Burma’s parliament, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday
UN leader to visit Burma, meet with Suu Kyi
UN general secretary Ban Ki-moon will travel to Burma this weekend to meet with country’s president and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi
UN chief may visit Burma after polls
Ban Ki-moon could make third visit to country in April as he warns of more challenges up the road for reforming pariah state
Thein Sein says no political prisoners
UN chief Ban Ki-moon reportedly presses president on release of political prisoners but Thein Sein stands firm in his denial
UN chief eyes historic Burma visit
Ban Ki-moon to try to visit country in near future after holding talks with President Thein Sein in which he urged greater reform
UN chief praises Burma talks, urges more
Ban Ki-moon says meeting between Aung San Suu Kyi and labour minister is ‘encouraging’ and reiterates calls for greater dialogue
UN soon to name Burma envoy
Ban Ki-moon says decision to appoint new envoy stems from Burma’s perceived willingness to work closely with the UN
UN cautious, but sees a light
Ban Ki-moon sees an ‘obligation and opportunity’ for the new Burmese government, despite few signs of tangible change in the country
