ANZ set to leave Myanmar citing ‘increasing operational complexity’
The move has been welcomed by activists after leaked records showed the bank had facilitated at least a handful of payments to a military-controlled bank in Myanmar.
The move has been welcomed by activists after leaked records showed the bank had facilitated at least a handful of payments to a military-controlled bank in Myanmar.
With both the military junta and the NUG showing less willingness to sit down for dialogue, it is clear that one effective way to improve the situation would be for countries…
In August 2017, the world witnessed the beginning of history's largest and fastest exodus, with hundreds and thousands of Rohingya fleeing their homes in Myanmar.
Over the last five-plus years, Myanmar has made no tangible move to even signal a possible repatriation of the persecuted lot.
The Myanmar issue has been holding back Asean's entire progress, including the group’s move to becoming a community and in addressing many pressing issues such as the economy.
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres also said an inclusive process is required and that Indonesia would work hard to achieve this during their tenure as next year’s Asean…
Asean leaders also urged all parties concerned to de-escalate tensions and exercise the utmost restraint.
The bloc, which has a long-standing tradition of non-interference, has ruled out Western-style sanctions against Myanmar or expelling it from the 10-member group.
A statement of the party stated that focusing only on solving the current problems and prioritising measures for Myanmar's democracy could damage human rights.
While Indonesia would be next year’s chair, it would still be bound by the decisions made at the upcoming Asean Summit.