UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged Myanmar's military junta to ensure next month's election is inclusive and transparent, renewing his call for the release of political prisoners. Ban told reporters during a visit to Thailand that now that Myanmar is going to have the first ever election in 20 years he only hopes the election will be an inclusive and transparent and credible one. He said that is the expectation of the international community. Ban said it is not too late, even now by releasing political detainees they can make this election more inclusive and participatory. Ban held talks with Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva today and was due to travel to Cambodia afterwards for the next leg of his trip. Later this week he will attend a Hanoi summit with Southeast Asian leaders, who he has urged to be tougher with Myanmar's junta, and then heads for China.
News On AIR | October 26, 2010 8:53 PM
UN chief urges Myanmar to ensure transparent election