ASEAN maintains its stance of not recognising Myanmar's military government or the elections held under its rule, despite differing views among member-states. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

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At least 16 countries have accepted Bangladesh`s invitation to send a total of 57 election observers for the country`s ...

DHAKA, Jan 30, 2026 (BSS) - At least 16 countries have accepted Bangladesh's invitation to send a total of 57 election ...

ASEAN has refused to recognize Myanmar's recent election, the first held since the military seized power in 2021.

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At least 16 countries have accepted Bangladesh’s invitations to send a total of 57 election observers for the country’s 13th general election ...

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