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World Condemns Junta’s Executions of Myanmar Democracy Activists

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Both ASEAN and the UN have come under fire from activists and rights groups for failing to do enough to resolve Myanmar’s post-coup political crisis.

ASEAN Special Envoy on Second Visit to Myanmar; No Meeting With Suu Kyi

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Despite a request by ASEAN chair Hun Sen, the military regime will not allow the envoy to meet the detained democracy leader.

ASEAN Must Step up Pressure on Myanmar Junta: UN Expert

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Burma

By AFP

UN Special Rapporteur says Myanmar people can’t take another year of inaction from ASEAN.

Myanmar Junta Rejects Cambodia’s Plea not to Execute Activists

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen warns the proposed executions will provoke a very negative reaction from the international community.

Hun Sen Slammed After Scolding Critics of Myanmar Junta’s ‘Peace’ Bid

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The ASEAN chair and Cambodian PM again drew Myanmar people’s ire after saying those who objected to his efforts on behalf of the regime would ‘destroy’ their country.

ASEAN Chair Urges Myanmar Regime Leader to Let Envoy Meet Suu Kyi

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s latest effort to prevail on Min Aung Hlaing follows condemnation of the regional bloc for its lack of progress on resolving the Myanmar crisis.

ASEAN Special Envoy Will Not Meet Suu Kyi During Myanmar Visit 

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Cambodia foreign minister Prak Sokhonn was told by junta chief Min Aung Hlaing that the military intervened to stop unrest. 

Cambodia, Japan Leaders Urge Myanmar Junta to Honor ASEAN Peace Plan

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Ahead of today’s visit by ASEAN’s envoy to Myanmar, the leaders stressed the need for the regime to abide by the five-point consensus agreed with ASEAN.

Hun Sen Asks Japanese Envoy to Work With ASEAN on Myanmar Crisis

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The Cambodian leader requested that Yohei Sasakawa, who has links to both detained leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the junta chief, work with ASEAN envoy Prak Sokhonn.

Cambodian, Malaysian PMs Call on Myanmar Junta to Implement ASEAN Consensus

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Current ASEAN chair Hun Sen’s meeting with Malaysian PM Ismail in Phnom Penh follows Kuala Lumpur’s criticism of the Cambodian leader’s visit to Naypyitaw last month.

Junta Watch: A Disingenuous Call for ‘Peace’, Regime Boss Seeks Divine Help, and More

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Also this week, Cambodia’s PM jumped the gun, diplomats snubbed the junta foreign minister, a loyal officer was promoted and a flag relay was held amid a COVID surge.

‘Cambodia Should Not Practice Cowboy Diplomacy’ on Myanmar

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Political scientist Sophal Ear shares his views on what we can expect from ASEAN chair Hun Sen as he steers the bloc’s response to the Myanmar crisis this year.

Cambodian PM Embarrassed After Myanmar Junta Fails to Free Detained Australian

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Prime Minister Hun Sen wrongly claimed on Monday that Sean Turnell, a key advisor to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, had been released from prison.

Myanmar Junta Foreign Minister Barred From ASEAN Meeting

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Burma

By AFP

The snub by ASEAN is the latest diplomatic blow to the military regime, which is increasingly isolated on the international stage.

Junta Watch: Ex-Air Force Chief Goes Missing, Strikers Warned and More

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

This week the junta claimed devastated Kayah was at peace, and that the NLD, whose leaders are in jail, can operate as usual; it also unveiled plans for a big parade.