A special Southeast Asian envoy started meetings today aimed at ending hostilities in Myanmar, a visit met with anger from opposition groups who said it showed deference to its military rulers and disdain for the will of the people.

Authorities in Cambodia, the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), have been tight-lipped about the schedule of envoy Prak Sokhonn (above), which a spokesperson said was "to ensure the smooth process of the visit"...