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Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon to do ‘all he can’ for peace in Myanmar

Ban Ki-moon was in Naypyidaw on Monday where he met coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing [Military True News Information Team via AP Photo]

Former United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has urged an end to the violence that has rocked Myanmar since the February 2021 coup, and renewed efforts to secure lasting peace and a legitimate government.

Ban, who is part of The Elders advisory group of former world leaders, made his comments in a statement following a visit to the country at the invitation of the military.

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