Reports claimed Michael Flynn supported the possibility of a Myanmar-like coup in the United States, presumably in an attempt to overthrow the government.
[AFP]
ASEAN should speed up diplomatic efforts on Myanmar, top U.S. and Indonesian diplomats said Wednesday amid indications that some officials from the Southeast Asian bloc may travel to the strife-torn country this week.
Wendy Sherman, America’s second-highest ranking diplomat, said action by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was urgently needed to deal with the crisis in Myanmar, where the military has unleashed violence on pro-democracy protesters after it toppled an elected government four months ago.
“We know that ASEAN is consulting with all in the region as wanting to be successful in the narrative and engagement. They should be in contact with the military leaders in Burma as well as all democratic parties in Burma. We hope that happens as soon as possible,” Sherman, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, told reporters in Bangkok.
Myanmar MPs Living In Exile In Mizoram Paint Horrific Picture Of Bloodshed In Their Country
by Jaideep Mazumdar - May 26, 2021 08:10 AM
A villager looks on in Myanmar, as the military junta bombs public dwellings and kills thousands, as part of a coup.
Snapshot
According to the Mizoram Policeâs Crime Investigation Department (CID), which keeps track of and deals with political refugees from Myanmar, a total of 5,673 Myanmarese nationals have taken refuge in the state till now.
The Myanmarese refugees have been sheltered in nine districts of the state, including state capital Aizawl. Most of them are staying in Champhai district bordering Myanmar.