ASEAN struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict
ASEAN had been expected to issue a joint communique on Wednesday, but by early afternoon on Thursday there was still no sign.
Thu Jul 13 2023
US to slap new sanctions on Myanmar state-owned banks - Sources
Zaw Min Tun said Myanmar has experienced sanctions before and will not face losses if there are new sanctions on their state-owned banks.
Wed Jun 21 2023
UN Report on Myanmar: Singapore has taken principled position against junta's use of lethal force
Singapore has taken a principled position against the Myanmar military's use of lethal force against unarmed civilians.
Fri May 19 2023
Malaysia supports UNSC resolution on Myanmar
Wisma Putra said that Malaysia will work closely to ensure progress in these efforts in the interests of the people of Myanmar.
Thu Dec 22 2022
UN shelves bid by Afghan Taliban, Myanmar junta for representation
The postponement of decisions on Myanmar, Afghanistan and Libya leaves the current envoys in place.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Malaysia reiterates disappointment on lack of progress of 5PC on Myanmar at ASEAN Summits
Malaysia reiterated its disappointment on the lack of real, timely and meaningful progress in the implementation of the 5PC by Myanmar's junta.
Sun Nov 13 2022
Int'l NGO, Indonesian media praise Ismail Sabri's stance on Myanmar
The Jakarta Post highlighted that the prime minister set a significant diplomatic precedent for ASEAN.
Thu Nov 10 2022
EXPLAINER - Why is ASEAN holding a special meeting on Myanmar?
For ASEAN to remain credible as a mediator, it may need to present a new strategy before the summit.
Thu Oct 27 2022
ASEAN to hold special meeting on Myanmar
The ASEAN foreign ministers will convene a special meeting in Indonesia on Thursday to discuss the Myanmar peace process.
Mon Oct 24 2022
ASEAN Secretariat needs to have some sense of urgency on Myanmar - FM Saifuddin
Saifuddin said the ASEAN secretariat must have a full-time team working on the conflict.
Mon Sep 05 2022
ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by Taiwan
China's Wang Yi and Russia's Sergei Lavrov walked out of a plenary meeting today when their Japanese counterpart spoke.
Fri Aug 05 2022
World Court to rule on whether Myanmar genocide case can proceed
The World Court is expected to rule on Friday on Myanmar's objections to a genocide case over its treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority.
Fri Jul 22 2022
UN expert commends Malaysia's leadership on Myanmar crisis
Malaysia has not only called for ASEAN to engage with the Myanmar NUG, it has begun engaging with Foreign Minister Zin Mar Aung, Andrews said.
Thu Jun 23 2022
More pressure on Myanmar needed via a combination of ways - FM Saifuddin
There is a need to put more pressure on the military authority in Myanmar to resolve the current crisis and it should be done through a "combination of ways".
Sat Jun 11 2022
One year on, ASEAN's 5-point consensus on Myanmar yet to see desired results
Exactly a year ago today the ASEAN Leaders' Meeting (ALM) in Jakarta, Indonesia mooted a plan that aimed to help resolve the political impasse in Myanmar and to restore law and order in the country.
Sun Apr 24 2022