As with Ukraine, a coalition should pressure Myanmar’s junta, UN expert says
United NationsReuters Russian weapons being used in Ukraine are also killing people in Myanmar, an independent UN expert said on Wednesday, urging countries to form a coalition – just as they have on Moscow over Ukraine – to target and pressure Myanmar’s military junta. Myanmar has been in crisis since the army ousted leader Aung […]
ASEAN to rethink peace plan if Myanmar executes more prisoners – chair
Phnom Penh, CambodiaReuters The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be forced to reconsider a peace plan agreed with Myanmar if the country’s military rulers conduct more executions of prisoners, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Wednesday. The 10-nation bloc had been pushing for Myanmar to adhere to a five-point peace “consensus” it […]
Blinken calls on South-East Asian nations to take action on Myanmar
Hanoi, VietnamReuters The United States has “deep concerns” about the military coup in Myanmar and called on South-East Asian nations to take action to end violence and restore democracy in the country, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. The Association of Southeast Nations has been leading the main diplomatic effort on member country […]
Myanmar’s neighbours press for Suu Kyi’s release, restoration of democracy
Reuters Some of Myanmar’s neighbours pressed its ruling junta on Tuesday to release ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and cease using lethal force against opponents of their 1st February coup to work out a solution to the crisis. The calls from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) came as Myanmar […]
Paperwork not patrols: South-East Asian policewomen face career obstacles
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation Female police officers in South-East Asia are rarely allowed out on patrol and instead given administrative roles that hold back their careers, the United Nations and international police organisation Interpol said last week. Women account for between six to 20 per cent of police officers in the 10-member Association of Southeast […]