International outrage as Myanmar confirms deadly air strike
UN rights chief Volker Turk said he was "horrified" by the deadly air strike, whose victims he said included schoolchildren performing dances.
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Indonesia meets more Myanmar stakeholders, progress has been made to resolve crisis
In April 2021, Asean drew up a five-point consensus peace plan with Myanmar, but there has been little progress in restoring peace.
Thai election could sway Asean’s future Myanmar engagement
Thailand is said to be a quiet supporter of the Myanmar junta, a stance that has impeded the consensus-led 10-nation bloc. But this could change after Thai elections, analysts…
US keen to sync with Asean on worsening crisis in Myanmar
Top US official Derek Chollet, who will be visiting the region, has called the situation in Myanmar the greatest challenge that Asean has faced in some time.
Indonesia in talks with Myanmar; Jokowi stresses Asean’s focus on a peaceful region
There has been little progress towards restoring peace in Myanmar, which has been gripped by chaos and violence, with thousands killed.
South-east Asian lawmakers call for action against Myanmar junta
Myanmar has been beset by social, political and economic chaos ever since its military overthrew the democratically elected government in 2021.
Malaysia PM Anwar urges Asean rethink of Myanmar
The Asean way of “deferential noninterference” has so far hindered the punitive action that Kuala Lumpur has been pushing since 2016.
EU imposes new Myanmar sanctions
The move followed similar sanctions from the US and Britain around the second anniversary of the military coup.
8 Filipino human trafficking victims rescued from Myanmar now back in Philippines
The Dept of Foreign Affairs advised Filipinos to be vigilant of “spurious jobs” posted on social media to avoid human trafficking schemes.
Jokowi should go ahead with military diplomacy in Myanmar
The writer says the Myanmar military does not care about its pariah status in global politics, and it is almost impossible to persuade them to listen to their neighbors. But there…