UN envoy stays on in Burma for more talks

The United Nations' special envoy to Burma has extended his mission in an effort to talk to the country's supreme leader about his repression of pro-democracy protests. The envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, has extended his mission there after meeting detained opposition leader Aung San Suu...

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Published inABC Premium News p. 1
Main Author Peter Cave and Jane Hutcheon
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Sydney Australian Broadcasting Corporation 01.10.2007
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Summary:The United Nations' special envoy to Burma has extended his mission in an effort to talk to the country's supreme leader about his repression of pro-democracy protests. The envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, has extended his mission there after meeting detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Mr Gambari met with the country's acting Prime Minister and Information Minister on Saturday but was denied a meeting with the Burma's real powerbroker, General Than Shwe.