BANGKOK: A plan by Myanmar's ruling junta to hold an election amid raging fighting is expected to be discussed in talks on Thursday (Dec 19) between its foreign minister and counterparts from neighbouring countries, according to three sources.
cards interface. Give it a try.BANGKOK: A plan by Myanmar's ruling junta to hold an election amid raging fighting is expected to be discussed in talks on Thursday between its foreign minister and counterparts from neighbouring countries, according to three sources.this week, the first involving the war-torn country's neighbours, including China, Bangladesh and India, followed by one comprising members of the ASEAN regional bloc.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021 when its military overthrew an elected civilian government and cracked down on ensuing pro-democracy protests, triggering a nationwide armed rebellion that has grown in strength. The issue is expected to come up in talks in Bangkok on Thursday to be attended by Myanmar's army-appointed Foreign Minister Than Swe, said three sources with knowledge of regional diplomacy."Myanmar wants to market the election," one of the sources said."They want legitimacy.
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