Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomes regime ceasefire but wants it extended

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated at a press conference during a visit to Naypyidaw on Saturday that as a representative of this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he welcomed the regime ceasefire announcement from April 2-22, but called on Naypyidaw to extend it.

“This country is facing a catastrophe,” said Hasan.“The most important thing is how the Myanmar people can be rescued and receive assistance.” Regime forces have carried out 46 air and artillery strikes across the country since April 2, according to DVB data. Sixty-seven civilians have been killed in 108 air and artillery attacks since the earthquake struck on March 28.