Myanmar, Palestine & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (1 May 2026) | United Nations

United Nations Press Briefing · May 1, 2026

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Myanmar: transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi and appeal for detainee releases

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Farhan read a statement noting the transfer of state councillor Aung San Suu Kyi to a designated residence and said the secretary-general appealed for the swift, unconditional release of those arbitrarily detained and urged an immediate end to violence and inclusive dialogue; he flagged a potential role for a special envoy and cooperation with ASEAN.

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U.N. spokesperson Farhan summarized multiple humanitarian and peacekeeping updates, including the transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to a designated residence, urgent needs in Gaza, aid deliveries to Ukraine, and UN funding allocations for Venezuela and Mauritania; reporters then asked questions on accountability for fired UN staff, UNIFIL, and press-freedom concerns.

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