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Myanmar’s junta agrees to end violence against civilians 1 minute read (Update 2: Adds Myanmar response, info) Jakarta, Apr 24 (EFE).- Myanmar ruling military junta on Saturday pledged to end violence against civilians and engage in inclusive talks at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Jakarta. The Asean leaders, including the head of Myanmar’s army, agreed on a five-point statement that says the Burmese military will end the violent crackdown on protesters and engage in an inclusive dialogue to resolve the crisis triggered by a military coup in February. Myanmar’s ju...

UPDATE 1-Myanmar junta chief arrives for Southeast Asian leaders summit on crisis Reuters 1 hr ago * Junta leader to address ASEAN summit * Opposition unity government seeks end to violence * In-person summit shows level of regional concern (Adds Myanmar junta chief arrives for summit) By Fanny Potkin and Nilufar Rizki JAKARTA, April 24 (Reuters) - Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing, who led the military takeover that sparked turmoil in his country, arrived in Jakarta on Saturday for a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders seeking try to forge a path to end the violence in the impoverished nation...