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Myanmar junta urges ASEAN envoy not to engage with ‘terrorist’ groups

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February 21, 2022

Myanmar’s military government has criticised calls for a special envoy to meet bodies that opposed last year’s coup

It comes as representatives from ASEAN seek to meet all parties involved the conflict.

Malaysia is leading calls to meet with the National Unity Government a group made up of members of the ousted administration and other opponents.

But the Junta are calling these opponents “terrorists” and has urged leaders not to engage with them.

Myanmar’s Junta has had control over the nation for over year, after ousting the previous leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

More than 1,500 civilians have been killed in a crackdown against Junta opponents.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.