As ASEAN conducts a needs assessment to provide aid to the people of Myanmar, Dr Kao emphasized that the focus would be on those who had to move due to violence and those who couldn’t access basic necessities. However, the assessment has faced challenges, such as access and identifying credible parties to interview. Dr Kao also mentioned plans to visit Myanmar after the assessment, with the main goal of finding out the needs and concerns of the people and reducing violence. ASEAN’s previous pledging conference in 2021 raised almost US$8 million in monetary pledges and in-kind contributions for COVID-19 relief.
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ASEAN has been criticized for its ineffectiveness in resolving the crisis in Myanmar, with calls for wider participation from global actors and neighbouring countries. The Five-Point Consensus put forward by Indonesia has been unable to end violence or push for progress. Countries with investments in Myanmar and China, Japan, South Korea, and neighbouring countries may have more influence over the situation.
Experts have called for a new approach to be taken in resolving the political crisis in Myanmar, citing the ineffectiveness of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. The Consensus was agreed upon by all 10 ASEAN leaders in April 2021 as a peace plan for Myanmar, but the military regime has not honoured its part of the agreement, and ASEAN has been criticised for its slow progress. Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak from Chulalongkorn University has said that Indonesia’s chairmanship of ASEAN has not made forward movements, and it is unlikely that ASEAN will change its strategy. As such, he has suggested that global efforts may have to go beyond ASEAN, and called for China, Japan, South Korea, and neighbouring countries to become more involved. Meanwhile, former Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya has urged pro-democracy forces to reach out to more conciliatory forces in Thailand to keep ASEAN unified and on track.
Despite criticism of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, there have been some recent developments. Indonesia has facilitated the reopening of communication and consultation with various stakeholders on humanitarian aid to Myanmar, allowing the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) to provide aid to those who require it, regardless of their background or political orientation. This is one of the items on the Five-Point Consensus, and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has called it a breakthrough. It is hoped that such developments can help to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the crisis, which has seen violent crackdowns on pro-democracy protestors and civilian deaths. However, there is still a long way to go in resolving the political stalemate in Myanmar.
2 years after the Myanmar coup Peace still fades | 1 Feb. ’23
2 years after the Myanmar coup Peace still fades
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2nd anniversary of the Myanmar coup Hope for peace remains dim. Although Myanmar’s military junta leaders have said they will hold elections this year But violent crackdowns on dissidents continued to occur.
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The UN said over the past two years, 2,900 civilians who opposed the coup have been killed, 1.5 million people have been displaced and more than 70,000 have fled the country. It is expected that the actual number may be higher.
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On duty, the UN stated, what happened was a systematic purges and killings of dissidents. and may be considered a crime against humanity
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Follow up on the program “Around the world DAILY” Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. on PPTV HD Channel 36.
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