ASEAN Summit overshadowed by Myanmar crisis and diplomat attacks.
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned a "shootout" involving ASEAN officials delivering humanitarian aid in Myanmar and called for an end to violence in the country. The incident took place in Hsi Hseng township in the western Shan State and targeted officials from the ASEAN humanitarian assistance centre. Myanmar has been trapped in a spiral of violence and economic turmoil since the military overthrew an elected government in 2021. Indonesia has been quietly engaging the Myanmar junta, shadow government, and armed ethnic groups to try and kick-start a peace process.
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