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.
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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.
Rakhine is boiling again. Will we look away?
How the conflict evolves in Rakhine will shape not only the future course of Myanmar, but also the regional and global power struggle surrounding the Bay of Bengal region.
UN urges Malaysia to stop forced return of refugees to Myanmar
The Malaysian government has not confirmed the latest deportations and has been tight-lipped over the issue.
Asean fully committed to Myanmar remedy: Cambodia foreign minister
A non-political representative from Myanmar was invited to the November Asean meetings but no response was forthcoming.