UNESCO votes to admit Palestine as full member

31 October 2011 – A top United Nations official arrived today in Myanmar for a five-day visit during which he will meet with a number of Government officials and other key actors. The visit by Vijay Nambiar is at the invitation of the Government, according to a statement issued by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson. It comes amid ongoing dialogue between the Government and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the pro-democracy leader and Nobel laureate who was held under house arrest for much .... [More]