Indonesian President Joko Widodo does not provide details of the incident but says it would not deter efforts by Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to push for peace in Myanmar.
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia and Singapore condemned an attack against a convoy including Association of Southeast Asian Nations officials delivering humanitarian aid in Myanmar and called for an end to violence in the strife-torn country.
Intensifying military attacks and clashes with armed resistance movements across the country have prompted calls, including from Myanmar’sTwo staff members of the Singapore embassy in Yangon who were part of the convoy were safe and had returned to the city, a spokesperson for Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
“Stop using force. Stop violence because it’s the people who will be victims. This condition will not make anybody win,” he said, adding that Indonesia encourages all stakeholders to have a dialogue and find solutions.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Convoy carrying ASEAN diplomats 'attacked' in MyanmarYANGON, Myanmar -- A convoy of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official and a diplomat said Monday.
Read more »
Convoy carrying ASEAN diplomats 'attacked' in Myanmar A convoy of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official and a diplomat said Monday, May 8. ManilaBulletin READ:
Read more »
Convoy carrying Asean diplomats 'attacked' in MyanmarYANGON: A convoy of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official and a diplomat said on Monday.
Read more »
Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summitThe festering crisis in Myanmar will loom over talks between Southeast Asian leaders in Indonesia this week, as they renew calls for an end to the escalating violence. | ManilaBulletin
Read more »
President’s trip to US shows PH has ‘powerful friends’ – expertThe reaffirmation of Manila’s ties with Washington during President Marcos’ visit to the United States last week sends a “stronger message” to China that the Philippines has “powerful friends” it could count on, a maritime law expert said.
Read more »
Mr. Marcos off to Indonesia tomorrow for 3-day ASEAN SummitPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will go to Indonesia for the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Tuesday,
Read more »