So many, many more bloodbaths [for] weeks, months, are coming if they do not recognize us as the government of Myanmar and engage with us, cooperate with us,” he added. “Once this civil war blow becomes unstoppable, if our Asean leaders say ‘Oh, we will recognize you as the government, [it would be] too late. That is the only way to stop this violence, that’s the only way to stability in the region in Asia,” he added. Pro-democracy protests have been filling the streets of Myanmar since the military took power last February 1, with junta forces cracking down on protesters. RELATED STORIESMyanmar shadow gov’t welcomes Asean call to end violenceMyanmar unity government tells Asean no talks until prisoners freedRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 14, 2021 14:15 UTC