ASEAN chair Indonesia has little to show for Myanmar peace drive - diplomats

13 Sept 19:54 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia, as ASEAN chair, has conducted over 100 behind-the-scenes contacts in an intense but largely unsuccessful effort to bridge gaps between Myanmar's warring factions.
Myanmar's military junta, the opposition 'shadow government' (NUG), and rebel militias refuse to compromise on their respective preconditions for even informal talks.
The NUG demands the scrapping of the 2008 constitution and the release of political prisoners, while the junta insists on the constitution's acceptance as a prerequisite for meetings.
Indonesia's 'cocktail diplomacy' approach, inspired by past success in Cambodia, is facing skepticism regarding its effectiveness due to the junta's continued reluctance to engage with other factions.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Yesterday 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.