Myanmar: Protesters burn ASEAN flag as Suu Kyi's trial to begin

14 June 2021
Myanmar: Protesters burn ASEAN flag as Suu Kyi's trial to begin

Some 100 protesters march briefly in Yangon's Tamwe township, chanting “let’s end military dictatorship” and “let’s root out the fascist army”. A flag representing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is also burned.

ASEAN has led diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Myanmar, but the regional bloc is not known for its diplomatic clout, and observers have questioned how effectively it can influence events in the country.