Burmese Exiles, Groups Hold Hope for UN's Visit
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, is visiting Burma Friday to push for the release of political prisoners and national reconciliation. His visit comes as Burma's military rulers are seeking to jail democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for up to five years on questionable charges. As VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Bangkok, rights groups and Burma's government in exile are hoping the UN chief's intervention will make a difference.
