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UN chief in Myanmar to lobby for Suu Kyi's release, political reconciliation
The UN secretary-general says he will lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be "very difficult."
- AP
- Published: 08:12 July 3, 2009
Yangon: The UN secretary-general says he will lobby Myanmar's junta chief directly for the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, acknowledging that his high-profile mission will be "very difficult."
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Yangon on Friday morning and will fly to the new administrative capital of Naypyitaw as part of his ongoing effort to promote political reconciliation between the ruling military and the opposition. Ban said his talks would focus on gaining the release of all political prisoners including Suu Kyi" resumption of dialogue between the military government and its opposition" and creating conditions for credible elections.
He will meet with top junta leader Senior General Than Shwe and Prime Minister General Thein Sein. Ban said he would raise the Suu Kyi's case directly with Than Shwe.
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