Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries
MANILA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over anairstrikein Myanmar's Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and destruction, and stood ready to facilitate discussions within the regional bloc on how best to assist Myanmar.
On September 28, an airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed 50 people and injured dozens more, marking it as the deadliest such attack since a hospital bombing in December. The Philippines, currently chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over the airstrike and its aftermath, ready to assist Myanmar in finding a solution that is owned and led by the country.
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs Ana Marie Hernando informed that the Philippines remains vigilant about developments and emphasized the importance of adhering to ASEAN's consensus-based approach. As the regional bloc's chair, the Philippines stands ready to facilitate discussions within ASEAN to determine how best to provide aid to Myanmar.
Myanmar has been embroiled in a nationwide civil war since a 2021 coup, with several armed groups, including the Arakan Army, opposing the military. The prolonged conflict has claimed the lives of approximately 100,000 people and displaced over 3.5 million individuals in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.
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