[September 18, 2009] UN chief hails Myanmar's release of limited number of political prisoners Tweet UNITED NATIONS, Sep 18, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed Myanmar's "release of a limited number of political prisoners as part of a larger amnesty announced" on Thursday, calling upon the Myanmar authorities to "take further steps to ensure the release of remaining political prisoners." A statement, issued here by Ban's spokesman, said: "Following his visit to Myanmar in July, the secretary-general called on the Myanmar authorities to take credible steps in response to several proposals which he left with the senior leadership, including the release of all political prisoners." "He reiterates his call on the Myanmar authorities to take further steps to ensure the release of remaining political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, as a necessary step towards a credible process of national reconciliation and democratic transition," the statement added. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]