# Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video

https://mins.news/en/item/137776

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-10 18:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/10/myanmar-summons-german-diplomat-following-controversial-facebook-video?traffic_source=rss

> Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry summoned German mission head Mathias Licharz over a Facebook video urging the unconditional release of ousted politicians, including Aung San Suu Kyi and Win Myint. The ministry said the video fueled opposition and warned against similar conduct. Licharz said the UN still regards Win Myint as Myanmar’s legitimate president.

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