APHR urges Philippines to keep Myanmar junta chief out of Asean summit
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The Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has urged the Philippines to exclude Myanmar's junta leader from the upcoming 49th Asean Summit. The group warns that recognizing the junta leader undermines the bloc's stance on the military regime's violence.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions within Southeast Asia regarding the legitimacy of the Myanmar military government and the effectiveness of regional political blocs.
News ✕ APHR urges Philippines to keep Myanmar junta chief out of Asean summit Published: Nov 13, 2026 2:57 PM The Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has urged the Philippines to keep Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing out of the 49th Asean Summit, warning that Malaysia's decision to welcome him as president risks undermining the bloc's position on the military regime.
The appeal was made during a meeting between an APHR delegation and Philippine Foreign Affairs Department undersecretary for policy Leo M Herrera-Lim in Manila ahead of the summit.
According to APHR, Herrera-Lim told the delegation that...
The Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has urged the Philippines to keep Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing out of the 49th Asean Summit, warning that Malaysia's decision to welcome him as president risks undermining the bloc's position on the military regime.
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