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ASEAN must become political to deal with MyanmarASEAN must become political to deal with Myanmar

ASEAN must become political to deal with Myanmar

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has a long-standing policy of political non-interference in member states' internal affairs. Despite…

March 1, 2021
Asean must aid the return of Myanmar to democracyAsean must aid the return of Myanmar to democracy

Asean must aid the return of Myanmar to democracy

Last Feb. 1, on the day of the convening of the newly elected parliament, the world was stunned as the…

February 27, 2021
Clashes in Yangon as Facebook blocks all military accounts in MyanmarClashes in Yangon as Facebook blocks all military accounts in Myanmar

Clashes in Yangon as Facebook blocks all military accounts in Myanmar

Scuffles broke out on Thursday between opponents and supporters of the Myanmar coup, as Facebook shut down all accounts connected…

February 26, 2021
Malaysia Rights Groups Seek Explanation for the expulsion of migrants from MyanmarMalaysia Rights Groups Seek Explanation for the expulsion of migrants from Myanmar

Malaysia Rights Groups Seek Explanation for the expulsion of migrants from Myanmar

In breach of a court order banning the operation, Malaysian opposition lawmakers and foreign human rights organizations are requesting that…

February 25, 2021
Indonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against MyanmarIndonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against Myanmar

Indonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against Myanmar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi is spearheading an effort to get the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) more involved…

February 20, 2021
Deportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia back to the country rocked by military coupDeportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia back to the country rocked by military coup

Deportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia back to the country rocked by military coup

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Despite a military coup in their home country, the Malaysian government will repatriate 1,200 Myanmar…

February 18, 2021
ASEAN can play a discrete role in helping Myanmar to return to stability: Vivian BalakrishnananASEAN can play a discrete role in helping Myanmar to return to stability: Vivian Balakrishnanan

ASEAN can play a discrete role in helping Myanmar to return to stability: Vivian Balakrishnanan

The ASEAN states, including Singapore, have intensively discussed the political crisis in Myanmar and can play a discreet role in…

February 17, 2021
UN says Malaysia should not deport refugees amid concern over Myanmar detaineesUN says Malaysia should not deport refugees amid concern over Myanmar detainees

UN says Malaysia should not deport refugees amid concern over Myanmar detainees

KUALA LUMPUR: The UN refugee agency said on Friday (Feb 12) Malaysia should not deport refugees after Reuters reported that…

February 14, 2021
Singapore magnate to axe army-linked tobacco investment in MyanmarSingapore magnate to axe army-linked tobacco investment in Myanmar

Singapore magnate to axe army-linked tobacco investment in Myanmar

After the army deposed the country's newly elected government in a coup last week, a prominent Singapore businessman said he…

February 10, 2021
Jokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on MyanmarJokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar

Jokowi, Muhyiddin Call for Special ASEAN Meeting on Myanmar

The leaders of Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a special meeting to be convened by the Association of Southeast…

February 9, 2021