UN Chief Ban Ki-moon has demanded the release of detained pro-democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi during his meeting with the Myanmarese Prime Minister Thein Sien who is attending the opening session of the General Assembly. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Suu Kyi, has been under detention for most of the past two past decades. The spokesperson for Ban said that the Secretary General made clear that the onus is on the government to create the necessary conditions for credible and inclusive elections, including the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners, as well dialogue with all stakeholders. <br/>During his two-day visit to Myanmar in July, the UN Chief made three demands on Myanmar leadership – to release 2,200 political prisoners, hold free and fair elections in<br/>2010, and resume a dialogue between the government and Opposition. <br/>
News On AIR | September 29, 2009 11:21 AM
UN Chief demands release of Aung San Suu Kyi