Southeast Asian nations expressed deep concern over the continuing violence in Myanmar, condemning a latest attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian help in the country. The disaster in Myanmar, which is under junta rule, has been a dominant topic of debate at this week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Indonesia, because the regional bloc has faced criticism for its perceived inaction regarding the scenario.
ASEAN has led diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis, however up to now, their attempts haven’t successfully stopped the bloodshed following the military coup in February 2021. In an announcement, ASEAN leaders urged an immediate finish to all types of violence and using pressure, in order to create a conducive environment for protected and well timed humanitarian help and inclusive nationwide dialogues, reports Bangkok Post.
Myanmar’s junta continues to withstand international criticism and has refused to interact with opponents, including ousted lawmakers, anti-coup “People’s Defence Forces”, and armed ethnic minority teams. An airstrike on a village in a insurgent stronghold final month reportedly resulted in approximately one hundred seventy fatalities, sparking international condemnation and additional rising the junta’s isolation.
Pressure on the regional bloc mounted after a convoy of vehicles carrying diplomats and officers coordinating ASEAN humanitarian reduction in Myanmar was attacked lately. Wacky condemned the attack and emphasised that the responsible parties must face accountability..