U.N. reacts cautiously to Myanmar political plans
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The United Nations reacted  cautiously on Monday to Myanmar's announcement of a  constitutional referendum and elections, saying the political  process there needs to include a range of parties.
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Thailand's newly elected government will maintain a policy of noninterference in military-ruled Myanmar, the foreign minister said Thursday, adding that democracy and human rights are "domestic issues."
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It is now more than obvious that developments in Myanmar have taken a sad turn. The harden- ing of the junta&#39;s position does not augur well for future United Nations involvement.
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BANGKOK, Oct. 24 -- While activists focus on increasing pressure on Burma's military leaders to open a dialogue with the country's pro-democracy activists, diplomatic consensus is eroding on what steps to take next.
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The Bush administration and lawmakers from both parties are pushing for the U.N. Security Council to condemn Myanmar's recent crackdown on activists.
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The United States wants a U.N. Security Council resolution that would pressure Myanmar to stop jailing political opponents, persecuting minorities and flooding the region with refugees, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said on Friday.
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Myanmar's junta has agreed to allow a U.N. envoy to return to the country earlier than expected next month to help promote national reconciliation following the military's violent crackdown on peaceful protesters, the U.N. said Tuesday.
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United Nations, Oct 20 - The United Nations has expressed concern over the dismissal and detention of Myanmar Prime Minister Khin Nyunt, who was seen as favouring talks with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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The United Nations expert on human rights in Myanmar vowed on Wednesday he would not be constrained by the military junta when he visits the country next month to report on the recent crisis.
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Myanmar's military junta unveiled a timetable for the country's first elections in two decades, but it was unclear Sunday if detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be allowed to stand.
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BANGKOK: The removal of Myanmarâs PM, architect of a tentative âroadmap to democracy,â has dashed faint chances for an end to military rule and leaves South-East Asiaâs policy of constructive engagement in tatters.
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VIENTIANE : Myanmar vowed Friday to keep to its promised &quot;road map&quot; to democracy as Southeast Asian officials here cautiously welcomed the military regime&#39;s planned release of thousands of prisoners as a sign of progress.
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The United States is pressing for international action over Myanmar&#39;s military junta crackdown on peaceful protests but is expected to again face opposition from China and Russia.
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The ousting of Myanmar&#39;s prime minister bodes ill for the country&#39;s economic prospects, the International Monetary Fund cautioned Wednesday.
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Myanmar's military junta has pledged to  stick by its "roadmap to democracy," but analysts said on  Friday what little credibility the plan had has been shattered  by the purge of its main promoter, Prime Minister Khin Nyunt.
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The U.N. Security Council  upbraided Myanmar on Thursday for slow progress on democratic  reforms as the world body's special envoy said the junta there  was trying to delay his next visit until April.
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China will be asked to do more to encourage the military rulers of Myanmar to engage in dialogue with the opposition, the U.N. special envoy to the troubled Southeast Asian nation said on Thursday.