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Asean should rethink its approach to Myanmar crisis, UN expert says

In this file photo taken on May 02, 2021 protesters hold posters in support of the National Unity Government (NUG) during a demonstration against the military coup on "Global Myanmar Spring Revolution Day" in Taunggyi, Shan state. (AFP)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Southeast Asian bloc Asean should rethink its approach to engaging with Myanmar and demand specific actions and timeframes to end hostilities in the military-ruled country, a United Nations expert said on Thursday.

Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, Tom Andrews, also called on UN member states to engage formally or informally with Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government (NUG) to help the humanitarian situation.

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