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One year after the coup, Myanmar children face learning, life loss

In Myanmar, more than 12 million children have lost access to education since early 2020.

Those who approve of Asean's approach number only slightly more than those in the opposing camp, the survey shows.

The writer says Asean must show it is on the right side of history by throwing its weight behind Myanmar’s new democracy.

The pledge represents a small concession in a deadlocked peace process since Myanmar's military seized power a year ago.

Notices cutting ties between dissidents and their families can be seen daily in newspapers for last three months.

The writer says it is now high time for countries to contain the bad actors in Naypyidaw using broader diplomatic pressure.

With the prolonged turmoil, there are concerns about starvation and an increase in the number of displaced people in the region.

The Myanmar conundrum, if unsolved, will pose an uphill challenge, if not a threat, to the realization of the vision Asean adopted in 2015.

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing reassured Hun Sen that Myanmar is committed to working with Cambodia to ensure a successful year.

Cambodia has indicated it wants to engage the junta, but Hun Sen has been pressed by several leaders not to yield on the agreement.