ASEAN must not enable the Myanmar junta’s bid for legitimacy, says Progressive Voice
Ahead of the May 2026 ASEAN Summit, civil society groups warn the bloc against legitimizing the Myanmar junta. They argue that continued reliance on the failed Five-Point Consensus and diplomatic engagement with the junta undermines regional stability and human rights.
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