Myanmar's Coup Leader Welcomed by Neighbours Amidst Ongoing Civil War

Al Jazeera · world

Myanmar's coup leader and current president, Min Aung Hlaing, has received red carpet welcomes during recent visits to several ASEAN nations, including Malaysia. Malaysia's Prime Minister pledged to help Myanmar reintegrate into ASEAN and discussed repatriating Myanmar nationals, of which approximately 193,000 reside in Malaysia. This engagement comes despite the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, which has caused significant casualties and displacement. Critics argue these visits grant the junta international legitimacy it lacks domestically, potentially hindering resolution of the crisis.