Tag: ASEAN
ASEAN leaders express deep concern about Myanmar violence
ASEAN has led diplomatic attempts to resolve the festering crisis, but its efforts so far have failed to stem the bloodshed unleashed by a military coup in 2021
Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summit
Diplomats said the crisis would be a key issue during the May 9-11 summit on the Indonesian island of Flores
Southeast Asian lawmakers hit Thailand’s deportation of 3 Myanmar opposition members
“We urge the Thai government to allow those fleeing conflict in Myanmar to enter Thailand safely and to prioritize their protection"
New report shows worsening situation of parliamentarians at risk in Southeast...
The new report said the year 2022 saw a "worsening trend for parliamentarians at risk in the region, particularly in Myanmar
Philippines, other ASEAN governments urged to stop using ‘lawfare’ against critics
“Lawfare is very common in the Philippines, but is happening everywhere in Southeast Asia and beyond," said Charles Santiago of Malaysia
Human Rights Watch calls on Indonesia, ASEAN to pressure Myanmar to...
HRW called on Indonesia to take action to hold the Myanmar junta accountable for its failure to implement a regional five-point consensus
EU vows investment in push to boost Southeast Asia ties
The EU billed its first full summit with the ASEAN as a chance to push trade relations with the region's fast-growing economies
Ahead of World AIDS Day, ASEAN countries recommit to accelerate progress...
Echoing the World AIDS Day call to “equalize” the AIDS response, leaders agreed to a comprehensive agenda to end inequalities
Southeast Asian countries need to ‘truly guarantee freedom of religion’
Many laws that inhibit, restrict, and repress religious freedoms remain on the books and are implemented throughout Southeast Asia
Marcos returns from ‘successful’ participation in ASEAN summits
Marcos said the meetings gave heads of state the chance to give their positions, get a good idea of where things stand