Ban Ki-moon's Surprise Visit to Myanmar and Meeting with Junta Chief
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made a surprise visit to military-run Myanmar on behalf of The Elders, a group of elder statesmen that engages in peacemaking and human rights initiatives around the world. Ban met coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and former President Thein Sein, but did not see elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been jailed since the generals seized power in February 2021. The talks appeared certain to have dealt with Myanmar’s ongoing political crisis, which has led to mass protests and widespread armed resistance.
