Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries
The Philippines is ready to facilitate discussions within Asean on ways to assist Myanmar, in line with the shared goal of finding a solution that is 'Myanmar-owned and led'.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, voiced concern over a military airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state, which resulted in deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction. The country, currently chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is prepared to assist Myanmar within the regional bloc and facilitate discussions to address the crisis.
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs, Ana Marie Hernando, confirmed the Philippine government's concern through an email response on Saturday. She emphasized that the Philippines remains mindful of the views of all member states and adheres to ASEAN's consensus-based approach.
The airstrike, which occurred on Monday in Kyauktaw, the deadliest such attack in Rakhine since a December hospital bombing, claimed 50 lives and wounded several others. The ongoing civil war in Myanmar, which began following a 2021 coup, has claimed around 100,000 lives and displaced over 3.5 million people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.
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