Myanmar military government Hundreds of political prisoners were released after Min Aung Lai was not welcomed to the ASEAN leaders’ summit. at the end of this month
On October 19, 2021, Reuters reported that Myanmar military government has released hundreds of captured political prisoners. This includes a spokesman for Aung San Suu Kyi, chairman of the National League for Democracy (NLD) party and a former state adviser. After Senior Air Chief Marshal Min Aung Lai was not welcomed to the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit
Previously, Brunei as chairman of ASEAN this year. issued a statement to the outcome of the emergency meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers that The meeting resolved to not invite Senior General Min Aung Lai, the leader of the Myanmar military junta. Participate in the ASEAN Leaders Summit This will happen at the end of October.
According to the Myanmar government As many as 5,600 political prisoners were arrested. or have an arrest warrant After playing a role in protesting against the coup. Since last February will be released all The activists consider release of prisoners is to come back and build a better relationship with ASEAN
by ASEAN has identified the reason behind Myanmar’s refusal to attend the meeting that the Myanmar military government has “Inefficient progress” for implementing the 5 consensus that ASEAN authorities have agreed with Myanmar since last April for ending domestic conflicts
