NewzMyanmar’s military-backed government has rejected a renewed call from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. In addition to rebuffing the demand for her freedom, the administration dismissed the necessity of the regional organization's special envoy on Myanmar.
The diplomatic push by ASEAN aimed to address the ongoing political crisis in the country following the military takeover. However, the ruling authorities in Myanmar have pushed back against external pressure regarding their internal affairs and leadership decisions.
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