Myanmar military won't allow ASEAN envoy to meet Suu Kyi, says spokesperson

Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun also said that a delay in UN approval of military government's UN ambassador nomination had political intentions

Aung San Suu Kyi. Credit: AFP File Photo

Myanmar's ruling military will not block a special Southeast Asian envoy from visiting the country but will not allow him to meet detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, because she is charged with crimes, a spokesman said.

Junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun, in comments issued by the military dated Wednesday, also said a delay in the United Nations approving the military government's UN ambassador nomination had political intentions.

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