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ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.

The Star · 31m

Priority is to end violence in Myanmar, not elections, Tok Mat tells Myanmar

LANGKAWI: Asean Foreign Ministers have emphasized to Myanmar the importance of achieving peace in the country over holding a national election, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Hosted on MSN · 4h

Thailand open to revising Asean’s approach on Myanmar peace

Foreign ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand remains flexible in its approach to the Myanmar peace process.

The Straits Times · 1h

Asean tells Myanmar junta election should not be its priority

LANGKAWI, Malaysia - Myanmar’s military government was on Jan 19 told by Asean foreign ministers to prioritise an end to the fighting in its country over the holding of an election this year, the bloc’s chair Malaysia said.

Myanmar, Southeast Asia and China

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

devdiscourse · 9h

ASEAN's Turbulent Challenges: Myanmar's Crisis and the South China Sea

Southeast Asian foreign ministers convene in Malaysia to address pressing regional issues including Myanmar's civil unrest and tensions in the South China Sea. As ASEAN chair, Malaysia pushes for progress amid skepticism about resolving conflicts swiftly.

The Canadian Press on MSN · 57m

Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute

Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil

The Thaiger2h

32 Indonesians caught crossing into Thailand from Myanmar

In a joint operation, the Ratchamanu Task Force, police, and administrative officers detained 32 Indonesian nationals ...

Malaysia Names Ex-Diplomat Othman Hashim ASEAN Special Envoy on Myanmar Crisis

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia's has appointed diplomat Othman Hashim as the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN's special envoy on the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, its foreign minister said on ...

A landslide in a Myanmar jade mining area kills at least 12 and leaves many missing

An overnight landslide at a jade mining area in northern Myanmar has killed at least a dozen people and left many others ...

Myanmar says rebel attacks, gas shortages worsen power crisis

Myanmar's electricity generation has dropped to about half the normal figure, as rebels have damaged critical transmission networks, causing lengthy blackouts in wide swathes of the South Asian nation ...