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Ban must go to Burma

An opportunity will be wasted if the UN secretary-general does not visit the rogue state while in the area ...full story at The Nation

from The Nation on Sun, Dec 09 2007

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22 Nov 07 visit Burma  »  YouTube videoMindless 12 hour R/T drive and boat to Burma to renew my Visa for another month. For more on my 2-month experience at a kickboxing camp in Thailand visit http;//www.thehorneblower.com
04 Nov 09 visit US offering golden opportunity to Burma, Asean: Surin  »  The Nation Asean Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan described the US officials' visit to Burma as a golden opportunity for the region.
03 Feb 09 visit Another UN visit, but what next for Burma?  »  The Nation The junta wants more aid money but still intends to retain power despite planned electionJailed Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's position is clear: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon should not visit Burma if all political prisoners...
06 Nov 09 visit US and Burma: Moving into a New Phase  »  The Nation On September 23, the general debate of the 64th session of the United Nations opened with Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon reaffirming the UN Charter and faith in the principles of peace, justice, human rights and equal opportunity for all. This was...
10 Dec 07 visit UN sec-gen emphasises Burma with Thai PM  »  Bangkok Post (TNA) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday held talks with Thai Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont, focusing on the unresolved situation in Burma.
15 May 08 visit Asean to bring aid to Burma  »  Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) – Nearly two weeks after the killer Cyclone Nargis hit Burma, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will try to organise an aid effort, Asean secretary-general Surin Pitsuwan said on Thursday, Thailand time.

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