Asean speaks out on coupThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has reached another important milestone after the bloc's leaders reached a consensus on Saturday to end the crisis and violence in Myanmar. Nevertheless, Asean leaders did not show their full bravery to act against the military crackdown in Myanmar in which more than 700 civilians were killed. Myanmar's parallel National Unity Government (NUG) said it welcomed "encouraging" news of a consensus among Asean leaders in dealing with the crisis in the country. Myanmar junta leaders have seldom offered any face-saving concessions to Asean envoys. How Asean will proceed with its "encouraging" consensus to firm action is what the world community looks forward to seeing.

Source: Bangkok Post April 25, 2021 23:15 UTC