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Under pressure, ASEAN says ‘deeply concerned’ at Myanmar violence

Regional bloc leading diplomatic efforts to end violence caused by the 2021 military coup but has made scant progress.

Al Jazeera

Asean leaders 'deeply concerned' about Myanmar violence

JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar while condemning a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country.

Bangkok Post

Southeast Asian leaders urge end of Myanmar violence, inclusive talks

Southeast Asian leaders meeting in Indonesia called on Wednesday for an immediate end to violence in military-ruled Myanmar, in an effort to create a window for dialogue and the delivery of humanitarian aid as fighting intensifies.

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Myanmar military used vacuum bomb on opponents: HRW

Rights group claims the military used a thermobaric bomb in last month’s deadly attack on a village in Sagaing.

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Rights group accuses Myanmar of using fuel-air explosive

Human Rights Watch has accused Myanmar’s military of using an “enhanced blast” munition known as a fuel-air explosive in an airstrike that killed more than 160 people, including many children, at a ceremony held last month by opponents of army rule

The Independent UK

Sonowal inaugurates Sittwe port in Myanmar; receives first Indian cargo vessel

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Tin Aung San jointly inaugurated the Sittwe Port in Myanmar, which will reduce the cost and time of transportation of goods between Kolkata and Agartala and Aizwal by 50%

The Hindu

Myanmar aid convoy attack raises stakes for under-fire ASEAN

As leaders of regional bloc meet in Indonesia, crisis triggered by February 2021 military coup strikes close to home.

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Myanmar violence looms over Asean summit

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia: Southeast Asian nations are at a “crossroad”, a senior Indonesian minister warned on Tuesday, as escalating violence in junta-controlled Myanmar loomed over a regional summit.

Bangkok Post

Alarm over Myanmar, sea feud under ASEAN summit spotlight

Alarm over Myanmar’s deadly civil strife and China’s aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea will be under the spotlight this week when Southeast Asian leaders meet in Indonesia

The Independent UK

ASEAN at a 'crossroad' as escalating Myanmar violence looms over summit

Southeast Asian nations are at a "crossroad", a senior Indonesian minister warned Tuesday, as escalating violence in junta-controlled Myanmar loomed over a regional summit.

France 24

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Singapore, Indonesia condemn attack on diplomats in Myanmar

Convoy delivering humanitarian aid came under fire in northeastern Shan State but escaped unharmed.

Al Jazeera

Can Jakarta push peace in Myanmar?

By this weekend, the world will find out whether the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) -- under Indonesian chairmanship -- will be able to overcome challenges in Myanmar's peace process and bridge the divisions among various stakeholders.

Bangkok Post

Convoy carrying Asean diplomats 'attacked' in Myanmar

A convoy of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official and a diplomat said Monday.

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ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

Southeast Asian leaders are meeting at a picturesque tourist destination with sun-splashed tropical islands to tackle regional crises

Reuters

Indonesia, Singapore alarmed as shots fired in Myanmar at diplomats, aid group

Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack on a convoy of their diplomats and an ASEAN humanitarian aid body in military-ruled Myanmar, and called for an end to violence and a commitment to dialogue between warring groups.

The Hindu

Chakma Leader from Chittagong Hill Tracts on India visit

Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma or Shantu Larma, the leader of the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) has arrived in India.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar crisis to dominate Asean leaders summit

The festering crisis in Myanmar will loom over talks between Southeast Asian leaders in Indonesia this week, as they renew calls for an end to the escalating violence.

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Checkmate! Fabulous four land gold

Thailand picked up three more gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia following their success in men's quadruples 60-minute event of Chess Ouk Chaktrang, ju-jitsu and swimming on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Rohingya reject Myanmar repatriation plan

DHAKA: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh said on Saturday they would not return to Myanmar to “be confined in camps” after making their first return visit as part of efforts to encourage their voluntary repatriation.

Reuters

Rohingya say will not go home to Myanmar to be stuck in camps

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh said on Saturday they would not return to Myanmar to "be confined in camps" after making their first return visit as part of efforts to encourage their voluntary repatriation.

The Independent UK

Indonesia works to rescue 20 trafficking victims in Myanmar

Indonesian officials say they are working to rescue dozens of their nationals who were trafficked to Myanmar to work as cyber scammers, amid an increase in human trafficking cases in Southeast Asia

Al Jazeera

Myanmar military commutes 38 death sentences as part of amnesty

Four coup opponents were executed last July and more than 100 people are on death row for political reasons.

Reuters

Indonesia held multiple engagements on Myanmar, urges end to violence - minister

Indonesia's foreign minister on Friday confirmed her country had engaged with Thailand, China, India and the United Nations on the crisis in Myanmar, as well as Myanmar's key stakeholders, during which it called for an immediate halt to violence.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia quietly engaging key stakeholders in Myanmar crisis

JAKARTA: Indonesia has for months been quietly engaging Myanmar's pro-democracy shadow government, its ruling junta and ethnic minority armies, its foreign minister said, in an effort to kick-start a peace process as violence intensifies.

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