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ASEAN has signaled that any election held in such circumstances would not be recognized by the regional bloc. Calls for the release of political prisoners, including those from the National League for Democracy (NLD), have been emphasized as critical preconditions for any meaningful electoral process.

The Role of the United Nations and International Community

ASEAN’s response to Myanmar’s plight is also intertwined with its stance at the United Nations. There has been a lack of a unified ASEAN voice in global forums, partly due to internal disagreements. The absence of a clear, unified ASEAN position complicates international efforts to pressure Myanmar’s military.