Ban briefs Security Council on Myanmar trip

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United Nations, New York, 13 July 2009 - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has briefed Security Council members on his recent visit to Myanmar, where he called on authorities to immediately release all political prisoners and said the countrys future must be rooted in respect for human rights.

Mr. Ban spent two days in Myanmar earlier this month, meeting with Government officials as well as leaders of the countrys registered political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).

News story:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=31447&Cr=myanmar&Cr1=

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