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 meets with Suu Kyi
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 by him on a recent visit that would kick-start democratic reform. Ban Ki-moon delivered the verdict to Security Council members in New York following his …
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 but low expectations. Perhaps the first mistake was to arrive with the bar set so high, hoping in two days to catalyse change in a …
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 but low expectations. Perhaps the first mistake was to arrive with the bar set so high, hoping in two days to catalyse change in a …