Rohingya, Geopolitics and Myanmar: An Uncertain Future
Over the last five-plus years, Myanmar has made no tangible move to even signal a possible repatriation of the persecuted lot.
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ASEAN paralysis over Myanmar
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 chief calls for Myanmar authorities to ‘listen to their people’
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 remain committed to Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar crisis
Asean leaders also urged all parties concerned to de-escalate tensions and exercise the utmost restraint.
Myanmar to dominate ASEAN agenda, but ‘little progress expected’
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.
NLD urges ASEAN to make a priority process to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
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.
Calls grow for Indonesia to engage with Myanmar’s NUG as incoming Asean chair
While Indonesia would be next year’s chair, it would still be bound by the decisions made at the upcoming Asean Summit.
China’s role is key to resolving the Rohingya crisis
The Rohingya situation needs to be resolved diplomatically and via political means, according to the international community.
Complex Myanmar crises hang over Asean Summits
Cambodian political observers generally believe that Cambodia, as the rotating chair of Asean this year, has achieved some fruitful results.
Bangladesh has shown patience in violation of land and airspace by Myanmar: Foreign minister
The foreign minister also said that as a neighbouring country, Bangladesh is interested in peaceful coexistence with Myanmar.