Published 3 months ago

Myanmar’s Seat Empty as Harris Speaks to ASEAN Leaders

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A chair with Myanmar’s flag was left empty as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Southeast Asian leaders during the U.S.-ASEAN summit hosted by outgoing chair Indonesia. VOA’s White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara is traveling with Harris and sends this report from Jakarta.

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Myanmar’s Seat Empty as Harris Speaks to ASEAN Leaders

3 months ago·United States

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The Manila Times

Asean leaders seek unity in summit dominated by Myanmar crisis

JAKARTA: Southeast Asian leaders met in Indonesia on Tuesday to seek a united voice on the yearslong Myanmar crisis.Myanmar has been ravaged by deadly violence since a 2021 military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's government and unleashed a bloody crackdown on dissent.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) — long decried by critics as a toothless talking shop — has been left divided over how to deal with Myanmar's rulers and other is…

3 months ago·Manila, Philippines

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