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ASEAN said a recent amnesty for thousands of prisoners should lead to more releases and support inclusive national dialogue in Myanmar.
- The Philippines, as chair of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations , urged Myanmar on Friday to release more prisoners, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
- Suu Kyi has served part of a 27-year sentence following convictions her allies describe as politically motivated; authorities commuted her term by one-sixth during last week's amnesty, which included the release of her ally Win Myint.
- Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing this week to discuss the 80-year-old leader's welfare and convey ASEAN's concerns regarding her detention.
- President Min Aung Hlaing claimed "good things" are being considered for Suu Kyi, though he provided no specific details when speaking with Sihasak about her status.
- ASEAN continues to seek a durable solution to Myanmar's political crisis, reaffirming its commitment to assisting the country as the bloc pushes for inclusive national dialogue and regional stability.
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ASEAN chair Philippines urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
MANILA - The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue.
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ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi
MANILA — The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc ASEAN, on Friday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a positive step towards inclusive national dialogue. READ: Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence, frees former president “We reaffirm our commitment to assisting Myanmar, […] The post ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including…
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