Myanmar junta leader receives warmer regional welcome as ASEAN weighs reintegration
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has received a notably warmer reception in Kuala Lumpur, in a fresh sign that regional governments are moving to re-engage with his administration despite the continuing civil war at home. He was given a red-carpet welcome and an honour guard during a visit last week, after Malaysia had earlier said the trip was not intended to amount to recognition. The visit has drawn attention because it comes while Myanmar remains mired in conflict and displacement more than five years after the 2021 takeover.After an official luncheon on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said... [Continue Reading]
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