The international community is ignoring the plight of ethnic civilians with conflicts escalating in border regions, as the international community is blinded by nominal reforms in Naypyidaw
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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 defends hiatus on Burma envoy
Jan 8, 2010 (DVB), The United Nations has said that it continues to be closely engaged with Burma after accusations that it has been lax in appointing a successor to…
Maligned UN envoy to Burma reassigned
Dec 4, 2009 (DVB), The United Nations envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, has been assigned head of the UN-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur, following criticism of his former posting.…
Opposition slams junta's refusal to free prisoners
Feb 6, 2009 (DVB), Pro-democracy groups have criticised the ruling State Peace and Development Council's refusal to release political prisoners and accused them of stalling national reconciliation. During the recent…
Gambari's visit sees no progress in Burma
Feb 5, 2009 (DVB), The National League for Democracy has expressed disappointment that the visit of United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari to Burma did not bring about any progress.…