Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks, as Malaysia faces international criticism over its decision to repatriate thousands of Myanmar citizens.
The visit comes amid continued armed conflict in Myanmar, where the military seized power in 2021 by ousting the elected government. Since the takeover, ASEAN has barred Myanmar’s military leaders from high-level meetings.
Visit amid repatriation criticism
Malaysia’s decision to return thousands of Myanmar citizens has drawn criticism internationally. Min Aung Hlaing’s arrival comes as the issue remains in focus during his visit to Malaysia.
Myanmar conflict and ASEAN restrictions
Myanmar has been in armed conflict since the 2021 military takeover. ASEAN has kept the country’s military leaders out of high-level meetings since then.
Read more in Gorkhapatra Online’s report and Khabarhub’s coverage.
