Cambodian psychiatrist helping genocide survivors wins 'Asia's Nobel Prize'

14 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

Cambodian psychiatrist Sotheara Chhim, a survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, was awarded the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called 'Asia's Nobel Prize.'
Chhim was recognized for his unwavering dedication to treating fellow genocide survivors, focusing on 'baksbat'—'broken courage'—a syndrome similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.
His impactful work includes healing his community while navigating his own trauma, serving as an expert witness in UN-backed tribunals, and embodying 'calm courage' in his role as a healer.

ASEAN envoy to visit Myanmar starting Wednesday

Yesterday 08:32 Key points summarised by AI

**Humanitarian Mission:** An ASEAN special envoy, led by Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Teresa Lazaro, will visit Myanmar to expand humanitarian access and engage with local and national officials.
**Aid Focus:** The delegation, including experts from the AHA Centre, will assess humanitarian needs in conflict-hit regions like Shan State, aiming to streamline aid delivery.
**No Suu Kyi Engagement:** Despite recent positive developments for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the envoy's visit will not include a meeting with her, as no such arrangement was made.
**Unfulfilled Consensus:** While Myanmar establishes an ASEAN Affairs Coordinating Committee and its own roadmap, ASEAN reiterates that the bloc's Five-Point Consensus remains unfulfilled, leading to continued exclusion of Myanmar's political appointees from high-level meetings.