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ASEAN leaders demand end to violence in Myanmar
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 24) Southeast Asian leaders had a close discussion on the political crisis in Myanmar, leading to a joint call to immediately cease violence and to hold facilitated dialogues. [We] expressed deep concern on the situation in the country, including reports of fatalities and escalation of violence, said the Chairman s statement on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday. We also heard calls for the release of all political prisoners including foreigners.
The statement came with a five-point consensus to address the turmoil in Myanmar, which included calling for an immediate cessation of violence and that all parties shall exercise utmost restraint. Other points laid out constructive dialogue among all parties that will be facilitated by a special envoy who shall visit M