1. Read the Background on "The Government of Burma" below. Who is Aung San Suu Kyi?

2. a) Who is Ban Ki-moon?
b) For what reason did Mr. Ban meet with Burma's ruling general Than Shwe?

3. What was the result of Secretary Ban's meeting with General Shwe?

4. What is the problem with General Shwe's promises, according to the U.N.'s John Holmes?

5. What did the junta do about Mrs. Suu Kyi's case after General Shwe met with Secretary-General Ban?

6. Why didn't Secretary-General Ban discuss Mrs. Suu Kyi's situation with General Shwe?

7. What did Mrs. Suu Kyi's lawyer say will be the result of Secretary-General Ban's decision only discuss humanitarian aid with General Shwe?

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