KUALA LUMPUR: The Myanmar military junta's execution of four pro-democracy activists makes a mockery of Asean's attempt to bring an end to the violence and instability in the country, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
The Foreign Minister expressed dismay at the news of the executions fresh after a visit by the UN special envoy to Myanmar and a scheduled meeting of Asean foreign ministers to discuss the way forward for the 5-Point Consensus .
He said the executions were a blatant disregard of human rights and sanctity of life, describing the act as a crime against humanity. Saifuddin said that it would be difficult for Asean to play its role to end the crisis in Myanmar if such atrocities continued to be committed by the junta.Asked if sanctions against the junta were among the measures on the table, Saifuddin said that several quarters had mooted this.
Myanmar military junta's executed four pro-democracy activists, including former Member of Parliament Phyo Zeya Thaw.
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