36 feared dead at Myanmar jade mine after landslide
Accidents are common in poorly regulated mines of Hpakant, which has seen some of Asia's worst mining disasters, including a landslide in 2020 that killed 170 people.
Accidents are common in poorly regulated mines of Hpakant, which has seen some of Asia's worst mining disasters, including a landslide in 2020 that killed 170 people.
It is in the interest of the greater Asian region that the Rohingya be helped to return to their homeland, where they belong.
As recently as July 22 and July 23, 718 Myanmar nationals had crossed over into Manipur because of ongoing clashes in Khampat in western Myanmar.
Analysts have suggested the establishment of a long-term road map that contains provisions to maintain progress as the bloc’s chair rotates.
Some 3,000 soldiers from the Myanmar military army arrived in Kayah State to reinforce the army’s positions.
Thai Sang Thai Party spokesperson Tidarat Yingcharoen said this meeting may hurt the efforts of the Asean chair in negotiating a meeting with Suu Kyi.
There can only be progress if the violence abates and inclusive national dialogue in Myanmar takes place,” said Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
The 10-member Asean has long been decried as a toothless talking shop, and it remains split over diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis.
“There should be engagement with the junta", Don Pramudwinai said.
Jakarta has denied allegations of “Myanmar fatigue” within ASEAN – that the drawn-out crisis has sapped the political will of member states to remedy it as ASEAN’s…