Jan 5, 2010 (DVB), The UN secretary general yesterday congratulated the head of Burma's ruling junta on the country's 62nd Independence Day anniversary and extolled the general's "support" for UN…
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UN chief urges regional pressure on Burma
Sept 28, 2009 (DVB), Regional Southeast Asian countries should play a stronger role in pushing Burma along the path to democratic reform, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon said last week.…
UN tables high-level Burma talks
Aug 6, 2009 (DVB), The United Nations will hold a high-level meeting on the sidelines of next month's General Assembly to discuss the political crisis in Burma, UN chief Ban…
Burmese wary of UN chief's visit
July 1, 2009 (DVB), Burmese politicians have expressed fear that Ban Ki-moon's visit to Burma will achieve little without concerted attempts to meet National League for Democracy members, including Aung…
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 Gambari arrives in Burma
June 26, 2009 (DVB), The UN Special Envoy to Burma arrived in Rangoon this morning for what is widely believed to be a prelude to the visit of UN Secretary…