Biden denounces coup and 'horrific violence' in Myanmar

Joe Biden (centre) addresses a virtual summit of Asean leaders from the White House. - AFP

WASHINGTON (AFP): US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Oct 26) denounced the military coup and "horrific violence" in Myanmar at a summit with Asean leaders, the White House said.

Addressing the virtual summit, Biden "expressed grave concerns about the military coup and horrific violence in Burma and called on the country's military regime to immediately end the violence, release those unjustly detained, and restore Burma's path to democracy," a statement said.