Asean struggles for unity on Myanmar conflict

Indonesia, as Asean chair this year, is working behind the scenes to bring all stakeholders in the conflict together for informal talks. - AP

JAKARTA (Reuters): Southeast Asian countries struggling for unity on how to achieve peace in Myanmar were expected on Thursday (July 13) to release a statement on their deliberations at a conference this week, with little sign of progress on their conflict-ridden neighbour.

The 10-member Association for Southeast Asian Nations, which includes Myanmar, has been trying to press its ruling generals to implement a five-point peace plan agreed with the junta shortly after a coup in early 2021.