The Philippines, currently leading ASEAN, is taking strides to rejuvenate the stalled peace plan for Myanmar by hosting a ‘stakeholders’ meeting’. Discussions aimed at boosting de-escalation and fostering political dialogue took place, with various groups from the conflict-ridden nation participating.
The ASEAN Five-Point Consensus has seen limited successes, particularly in humanitarian aspects, amid ongoing conflict following the 2021 military coup. The conflict involves the military and a coalition of rebel factions, and the recent general elections have faced criticism for low turnout and perceived biases.
Despite the junta’s rejection of dialogues with so-called…