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Opinion Papers
ASEAN Summit warns no progress on Myanmar as humanitarian crisis worsens
Source: AsiaNews | By Gregory
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to maintain a cautious and distant stance towards Myanmar’s military junta.
Early morning pursuit nets 145 illegal Myanmar migrants in Phitsanulok
Source: Bangkok Post | By Chinnawat Singha
Security officials on Friday rounded up 145 illegal Myanmar migrants and seized 10 vehicles following a dramatic overnight chase targeting a major cross-border network transporting workers into central Thailand.
Myanmar says massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered
Source: France 24 | By Agence France-Presse
“The giant ruby has a purplish-red colour with yellowish undertones and is considered to have a high-quality colour grade,” it added.
ASEAN Still Not Ready To Accept Myanmar Leaders At Summits And Meetings – Mohamad
Source: BERNAMA | By Linda Khoo
He said Myanmar had requested that its political leaders be allowed to attend ASEAN meetings, but the matter has not yet been agreed upon by ASEAN foreign ministers.
Asean Summit in Cebu: 10 heads of state confirmed, Myanmar to send envoy
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer | By Morexette Marie B. Erram
Myanmar, however, will be represented by its Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, he added.