MANILA: The Philippines has expressed concern over an airstrike in Myanmar’s Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and significant destruction, putting the regional crisis back on ASEAN’s agenda.
Manila offers to facilitate ASEAN discussions
As current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines said it stands ready to facilitate discussions among member states on how the bloc can assist Myanmar.
Myanmar has faced prolonged conflict since the military seized power in 2021. ASEAN has struggled to secure implementation of its peace framework.
Regional diplomacy under pressure
The latest incident highlights the limits of ASEAN’s consensus-based approach when dealing with a conflict involving one of its own members. Humanitarian access and protection of civilians remain central concerns.
Follow Southeast Asia developments on NewsNationOnline. Source: Reuters.
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