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.
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Rohingya repatriation: Easier said than done
It is in the interest of the greater Asian region that the Rohingya be helped to return to their homeland, where they belong.
Unrest in Myanmar linked to ongoing ethnic strife in India’s Manipur state
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.
Indonesia’s Myanmar leadership key as ASEAN will flags: Analysts
Analysts have suggested the establishment of a long-term road map that contains provisions to maintain progress as the bloc’s chair rotates.
Myanmar military ramps up defences opposite Mae Hong Son
Some 3,000 soldiers from the Myanmar military army arrived in Kayah State to reinforce the army’s positions.
Thai foreign minister’s meeting with Suu Kyi goes against Asean principles: Thai Sang Thai
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.
Asean foreign ministers affirm five-point peace plan as basis for dealing with Myanmar
There can only be progress if the violence abates and inclusive national dialogue in Myanmar takes place,” said Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Indonesia urges political solution to Myanmar crisis
The 10-member Asean has long been decried as a toothless talking shop, and it remains split over diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis.
Thai FM says jailed leader Suu Kyi urges dialogue with Myanmar’s military
“There should be engagement with the junta", Don Pramudwinai said.
Clear Myanmar road map needed, experts say
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…