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The Elders welcome Myanmar’s new civilian government
… ’s new civilian government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD), following its electoral success last year. The Chair of The Elders, Kofi Annan said: “This is a landmark moment for … as they shape their democratic future. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
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The Elders condemn military coup d’état in Myanmar
… Myint and other detained leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, the lifting of the state of … The Rakhine Commission report authored by the late Kofi Annan, my predecessor as Chair of The Elders, continues … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
gavin - 09/11/2023 - 17:06
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The Elders keep an empty chair for Aung San Suu Kyi
… Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Burma’s National League for Democracy, has been detained in her home in Rangoon/Yangon … Archbishop Desmond Tutu , former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan , former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari … Aung San Suu Kyi on 18 June 2010 Media contact: Katy Cronin Communications …
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The Elders welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urge release of all political detainees
… Following the release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, The … of humanity. The Elders are Martti Ahtisaari , Kofi Annan , Ela Bhatt , Lakhdar Brahimi , Gro … More information For updates and media opportunities, please register at …
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“Sparks of Hope” can honour Nelson Mandela’s vision of a better world
… they overcame oppression and contributed to building a new democracy that allowed all South Africans, irrespective of … 67 million people around the world have joined us on social media to amplify the voices and reach of these “Sparks of … long walk to freedom Join Graça Machel, Kofi Annan, Lakhdar Brahimi and Mary Robinson on 18 July, as …
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Sri Lanka government must not ignore Tamils in camps
… are still being held in "internment camps," to which the media and humanitarian organisations have virtually no … Movement, Sri Lanka was, for many decades, a responsible democracy, even a model member of the international … formerly chief speechwriter for former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Both are members of the Advisory Council of the …
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