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“Myanmar’s Coup President Barred From Upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit”
“Host Philippines upholds ban imposed for defying bloc’s peace plan, dealing a major blow to rebranded junta’s bid for international legitimacy.”
Myanmar regime barred from the 49th ASEAN summit in Manila
Key points
- Philippines confirms Myanmar leaders cannot join the 49th ASEAN summit in Manila.
- Myanmar will be represented by the Director-General of its ASEAN affairs department.
- Rights groups and activists say inviting Min Aung Hlaing would undermine ASEAN credibility.
- UN data cites thousands of civilian deaths and millions displaced since the 2021 coup.
- ASEAN maintains Five-Point Consensus pressure, with calls for measurable compliance and sanctions.
How it got here
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