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Indonesia, Malaysia seek ASEAN summit to discuss Myanmar
Security forces after confronting with protesters in Yangon on Mar.17. (The Irrawaddy)
By Kyodo News 20 March 2021
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday called for a special ASEAN summit to address the Myanmar situation, as harsh crackdowns on anti-coup protesters continue in the member country.
In a statement, the president said he will propose to Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah that the leaders’ meeting be held immediately. Brunei currently serves as chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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