From The Japan Times · Panu Wongcha-um · · 40s
ASEAN Myanmar Dilemma
ASEAN members face pressure to lift Myanmar ban as some push closer ties.
In brief
ASEAN members face pressure to lift Myanmar ban as some push closer ties. ASEAN leaders must decide whether to lift a five-year ban on Myanmar military leaders from high-level meetings amid ongoing civil war. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
ASEAN Summit Pressure
ASEAN leaders face pressure to ease a five-year ban on Myanmar military leaders attending high-level meetings.
Myanmar Civil War
Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when military chief Min Aung Hlaing ousted elected government in coup.
Thailand's Role
Thailand and other members stepped up engagement despite Myanmar's ongoing civil war.
Summit Timeline
ASEAN defense ministers meet in Manila from Nov 15 to Nov 17 to review exclusion policy.
The main idea
ASEAN leaders must decide whether to lift a five-year ban on Myanmar military leaders from high-level meetings amid ongoing civil war.
