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Myanmar Military Extends Earthquake Ceasefire Following ASEAN Request

Myanmar Military Extends Earthquake Ceasefire Following ASEAN Request

By Sebastian Strangio
The Southeast Asian bloc has been harshly criticized for praising ceasefires that have done little to end the junta's attacks on civilians.
ASEAN Chair Should Lead Efforts to Hold the Myanmar Junta Accountable

ASEAN Chair Should Lead Efforts to Hold the Myanmar Junta Accountable

By Chit Seng
Malaysia needs to lead a regional push for international criminal accountability and reject the military's planned sham “elections.”

The Time Is Right for Myanmar Dialogue, Malaysia’s Anwar Says

The Time Is Right for Myanmar Dialogue, Malaysia’s Anwar Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Ahead of next week's ASEAN Summit, the Malaysian leader has hailed the “remarkable progress" in efforts to end the country's civil war.

Earthquake Presents ASEAN With An Opportunity to Reimagine Its Approach to Aid in Myanmar

Earthquake Presents ASEAN With An Opportunity to Reimagine Its Approach to Aid in Myanmar

By Han Ya
The Southeast Asian bloc's preferred approach and mechanisms are ill-suited to Myanmar’s contested political realities.

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc says that any poll must be "inclusive," but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.
Thailand to Host ASEAN Talks on Myanmar Conflict This Month

Thailand to Host ASEAN Talks on Myanmar Conflict This Month

By Sebastian Strangio
The December 20 meeting in Bangkok will seek a way through the thicket of Myanmar's intertwined conflicts.

Can Malaysia Lead ASEAN on Accountability for Myanmar’s Muslim Minorities?

Can Malaysia Lead ASEAN on Accountability for Myanmar’s Muslim Minorities?

By Kyaw Win
Malaysian leaders have been vocal about the plight of the Rohingya and other Muslim communities. Now is their chance to make a difference.
ASEAN Again Urges End to Myanmar Conflict, but Struggles For Way Forward

ASEAN Again Urges End to Myanmar Conflict, but Struggles For Way Forward

By Sebastian Strangio
A wide gap continues to separate the bloc's Five-Point Consensus peace plan with the aims and perceptions of Myanmar's primary belligerents.

Ahead of Summit, ASEAN Again Prepares to Grapple with Myanmar Conundrum

Ahead of Summit, ASEAN Again Prepares to Grapple with Myanmar Conundrum

By Sebastian Strangio
The past year has seen significant changes in the dynamics of the country's conflict. Will ASEAN's approach shift accordingly?

On Myanmar, ASEAN Continues to Lag Behind a Fast-Evolving Conflict

On Myanmar, ASEAN Continues to Lag Behind a Fast-Evolving Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The joint communique issued by ASEAN foreign ministers over the weekend shows an organization struggling to find a way forward on the conflict.

Indonesian FM Criticizes Myanmar Junta Over ASEAN Peace Plan

Indonesian FM Criticizes Myanmar Junta Over ASEAN Peace Plan

By Sebastian Strangio
The Southeast Asian bloc continues to affirm its support for the Five-Point Consensus, but member states seem unsure how to encourage its implementation.
Myanmar Violence, South China Sea Tensions Top Agenda Ahead of ASEAN Meetings

Myanmar Violence, South China Sea Tensions Top Agenda Ahead of ASEAN Meetings

By Jintamas Saksornchai
The bloc's foreign ministers and their international counterparts are meeting at a tense time in regional affairs.

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