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 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[…]
Features (OLD) Politics Uncategorized
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[…]
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.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
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.
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 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
UN targets Burma minority vote
UN rights investigator calls for broad participation as Ban Ki-moon prepares for tough summit next week with regional leaders
UN chief piles pressure on ASEAN
Ban Ki-moon tells UN General Assembly of his ‘frustration’ at the Burmese junta and lack of real pressure for change from regional neighbours
UN head admits ‘frustration’ towards elections
UN chief, Ban Ki-moon has admitted that he has been ‘frustrated’ by his engagement with the military junta
UN ‘working behind the scenes’ on Burma
Blasting of Ban Ki-moon’s impact in leaked memo forces UN to defend apparent lack of results on Burma and laxity in appointing an envoy
International Relations Lead Story News Peace Process
Suu Kyi invites UN chief to Panglong conference
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday and invited him to attend the 21st Century Panglong Conference next week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
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UN urges Suu Kyi to visit northern Arakan State
The United Nations urged State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday to visit the country’s divided Arakan State to reassure civilians they will be protected amid accusations that soldiers have raped Rohingya Muslim women houses and killed civilians.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
UN clarifies position on Arakan rape claims
A UN spokesperson counters claims by Burmese state-media suggesting that a diplomatic delegation that visited Arakan State last week had concluded there were no cases of rape there.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Govt says four soldiers killed in Arakan clash
Four Burmese soldiers were killed and one was injured on Tuesday when troops were attacked by suspected Muslim insurgents near the country’s border with Bangladesh, an official said.
Let’s ‘build the democratic federal union of our dreams’: Suu Kyi
“Only if we are all united, our country will be at peace. Only if our country is at peace, will we be able to stand on equal footing with other countries in our region and across the world.”
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Crowds gather to voice support for Burma’s Peace Talks
From Moulmein to Melbourne, Burmese turn out to add their support to the 21CPC, which Aung San Suu Kyi will host, beginning on Wednesday.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
Former UN chief Kofi Annan to lead Arakan commission
Former UN chief Kofi Annan was picked on Wednesday to lead a commission to stop human rights abuses in Arakan State.
Keeping count in remote, conflict-hit Wa State
Bringing Burma’s national census to Wa State paid off in many ways, including increasing cooperation among communities long at odds with each other.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
NLD officially wins outright majority
Suu Kyi’s party has surpassed its benchmark – a 67 percent majority – meaning it will have an outright majority in the new parliament.
