Tag: Myanmar
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Behind Bars, Aung San Suu Kyi Casts a Shadow Over Myanmar’s Struggle for Democracy
Introduction: A Long Detention, A Nation Waits From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi’s prolonged detention continues to loom over Myanmar’s political landscape. As of this week, the Burmese democracy campaigner has spent a cumulative 20 years in detention, with five of those years since Myanmar’s military seized power in February 2021. The development marks…
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From Behind Bars, Aung San Suu Kyi Casts a Long Shadow Over Myanmar
Introduction: A Portrait of a Prolonged Detention For more than two decades, Aung San Suu Kyi has been a central figure in Myanmar’s political drama. From her early days as a symbol of nonviolent resistance to her emergence as the country’s de facto leader, her life has been inextricably linked to the country’s pursuit of…
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Myanmar resumes second round of elections amid armed conflict
Overview: A fragile return to the ballot box Myanmar began the second round of its long-anticipated general election, a step hailed by some as a sign of political resilience and criticized by others as a fragile process under the shadow of ongoing armed conflict. The vote, delayed and punctuated by clashes and unrest, expanded polling…
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Myanmar Holds Second Round of Elections Amid Armed Conflict
Background: A Historic Election in Turbulent Times Myanmar’s political landscape remains deeply fractured as the country progresses to the second round of its first general election in five years. After the military seized power in 2021, the electoral process has been repeatedly disrupted by clashes between the ruling authorities and various civil resistance groups. The…
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ASEAN Pushes Myanmar Peace Efforts as DFA Chief Meets Junta Leader
Introduction: A pivotal moment for ASEAN-led peace efforts The Philippines, as the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has taken on a challenging task: coaxing Myanmar’s military regime to honor the bloc’s long-stalled peace plan. Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro recently led the first visit under the new chairmanship, signaling ASEAN’s renewed,…
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ASEAN Chair Philippines: DFA Chief’s Meeting with Myanmar Junta Leader Signals Delicate Push on Peace Plan
Filipino Diplomacy at the Forefront of a Delicate ASEAN Task The Philippines, holding the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), faces one of its most challenging diplomatic puzzles: persuading Myanmar’s military rulers to commit to the bloc’s long-stalled peace plan. Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro’s recent meeting with the Myanmar junta leader…
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ASEAN Chair’s First Visit: DFA Chief Meets Myanmar Junta Leader to Push Peace Plan
ASEAN Chair’s Diplomatic Move Underlines Urgent Peace Efforts In a move underscoring the complexities of Southeast Asia’s political landscape, the Philippines’ foreign secretary undertook a high-level visit to discuss Myanmar with the country’s ruling junta — the first such encounter since the Philippines assumed the chair of ASEAN. The meeting signals a renewed but cautious…
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ASEAN Special Envoy Visits Myanmar Acting President
Diplomatic Courtesy Visit Reinforces Regional Dialogue The ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, Ms. Ma Theresa P Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, led a delegation in a courtesy call on Myanmar’s Acting President and Chairman of the State Administrative Council, reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to sustained dialogue with Myanmar. The meeting highlighted shared…
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ASEAN Envoy Holds Courtesy Call with Myanmar’s Acting President and SSPC Chairman
H2: ASEAN Envoy’s Courtesy Call Signals Ongoing Diplomatic Engagement A delegation led by Ms. Ma Theresa P. Lazaro, Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, paid a formal courtesy call on Myanmar’s Acting President, who also serves as the Chairman of the State Administration Council/SSPC Chairman.…
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ASEAN Chair’s Special Envoy Holds Courtesy Call with Myanmar’s Acting President and SSPC Chairman
Diplomatic Courtesy Call Signals Ongoing Regional Engagement The visit of a high-level ASEAN delegation to Myanmar underscores the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ ongoing efforts to maintain constructive dialogue and engagement with Myanmar amid evolving regional concerns. Led by Ms. Ma Theresa P. Lazaro, Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar and Secretary of…