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The UN envoy to Myanmar said Friday the government's willingness to talk with the detained pro-democracy leader marked a "historic opportunity" but called for the release of all political prisoners after a deadly crackdown on protesters.
"Pressure would not serve any purpose and would only lead to confrontation," said China's UN Ambassador Wang Guangya. "If the situation in Myanmar takes a worse turn because of external intervention it will be the people of the country who will bear the brunt."See the full content of this document
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Un Myanmar Envoy Lauds Ruler's Stance On Dissident
By Edith M. Lederer
UNITED NATIONS -- The UN envoy to Myanmar said Friday the government's willingness to talk w...See the full content of this document
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