ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM

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ASEAN Does Not Recognize Myanmar's Elections As of Now

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), comprising 11 countries including Myanmar, has refused to recognize the recent elections in the military-ruled country. According to Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, ASEAN has not endorsed the three phases of the elections held last weekend.

Lazaro stated this during a news conference in Cebu, Philippines, where ASEAN's first major ministerial meetings for the year were held with the Myanmar crisis being a top priority on the agenda. When asked if ASEAN recognizes the elections, Lazaro replied, "yes, as of now," without providing further details.

ASEAN's stance towards the election and its outcome has yet to be determined. The regional bloc has not reached a consensus on the elections in Myanmar. While the three rounds of voting have concluded, the entire process is still ongoing, according to Lazaro.

The ASEAN nonrecognition of the elections will significantly impact normalization efforts by Myanmar's military rulers, who seized power in 2021 and aimed to gain international recognition and legitimacy through holding the election.

In contrast, a senior official from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed victory in the vote. The USDP won a majority already, based on preliminary results, with the claim that they are in position to form a new government and move forward.

However, critics argue that the elections were neither free nor fair, as major opposition parties were excluded from the process, which raises concerns about their legitimacy. Rights groups and activists have also labeled the elections as an attempt by the military to legitimize its rule.

ASEAN has previously refused to recognize Myanmar's military-ruled government's coup in 2021 that removed Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government, leading to a grinding civil war in the country.
 
idk why ASEAN is being so slow on this one 🤔, like what's the point of holding elections if it's just gonna be a sham? major opposition parties were excluded from the process = rigged election 💸. and now they're expecting international recognition and legitimacy? please 😴. i think ASEAN needs to step up their game and take a firmer stance on this. maybe a more concrete plan to get Myanmar back on track with democracy 🌈. it's been 3 years since the coup, time is of the essence 💥
 
idk why ASEAN is being so vague about this lol 🤔 they should just come out and say its rigged or not legit, u know? it feels like they're trying 2 avoid taking a stance or get caught in between different factions...thats just gonna give more room for ppl to question the whole process 🙄
 
idk why ASEAN wouldn't recognize those elections lol, they just seemed super rushed and biased towards the pro-military party 🤔. plus with all the opposition parties excluded, it's hard to see how it was really fair 🤷‍♂️. and can you imagine if the US or EU did something like that? everyone would be super upset 😒. anyway, it's not like ASEAN hasn't been on shaky ground before with Myanmar, but still... 👀
 
OMG, this is soooo concerning 🤕! Like, I totally get why ASEAN wouldn't recognize these elections - they're not exactly known for being transparent or fair, you know? It's like when you watch a movie and you're all invested, but then it turns out the whole story was rigged from the start... like that one time with "The Matrix" 🤯.

I'm literally shaking my head thinking about how major opposition parties were excluded from this process. That's not exactly democracy at its finest, if you ask me 😕. I mean, what even is the point of holding elections if they're just gonna be a farce? It's like when "Game of Thrones" tries to pull off one last twist and it's all, "NOPE, don't believe a word they say!"

The whole thing just feels so... shady 😏. I'm rooting for those rights groups and activists who are calling out this illegitimacy. We need more voices like them speaking truth to power! 💖
 
"Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." 🤦‍♂️
I think ASEAN is missing the point by not recognizing Myanmar's elections right now. It's like they're trying to recreate the same situation that led to a civil war in 2021 all over again!
The way the opposition parties were excluded from the process and major issues weren't addressed during the elections, it's hard to trust the outcome.
 
🤔 I feel kinda disappointed with ASEAN's stance on this one. They did kinda say yes to recognizing the elections but like didn't really specify what that means...? It seems like they're just holding back until they get more info which is fair, but also a bit frustrating considering how serious these elections were for Myanmar. 🤷‍♀️ I mean I'm all for international recognition and legitimacy, but at the same time you gotta wonder if they're just being cautious or if there's actually something shady going on... 🤑
 
I'm not surprised ASEAN isn't recognizing these elections... I mean, have you seen how they've been handling everything since they took power? 🤔 It's all about maintaining control and crushing any opposition. The fact that major parties weren't included is a huge red flag - it's like, how can we trust the outcome of something that wasn't truly competitive? 🤷‍♂️ The international community has to hold Myanmar's leaders accountable for their actions... or at least make them know they're not going to get international recognition for these shoddy elections. Fingers crossed ASEAN keeps pushing back on this! 👊
 
Ugh, this is so messed up 🤯! ASEAN can't even give Myanmar a simple yes or no on recognizing their elections? It's like they're playing politics with people's lives over here... or rather, their future 🌎. I mean, who does the USDP think they are, claiming victory without any actual opposition? That's just not how democracy works, folks! And to make matters worse, ASEAN is giving them a free pass, which means Myanmar's military rulers get to keep on ruling with an iron fist 💔.

I'm all for giving countries a chance to reform and make amends, but this feels like a total cop-out. The fact that major opposition parties were excluded from the process is just disgusting 🤮. It's like ASEAN is saying, "Hey, we'll recognize your elections if you promise not to bother us with any actual human rights issues." No thanks, folks! We need more than just lip service when it comes to democracy and freedom of speech 💪.

I'm still hoping that ASEAN will come around and do the right thing, but until then, I'm stuck feeling like this election is a total joke 🤡. Myanmar deserves better, and so do we as citizens of this world 🌎💖.
 
idk why ASEAN is being so strict about this lol they're basically saying no legit govt can form if their elections ain't recognized 🤔 but what if the military rulers really did make it fair & transparent? 🙃 shouldn't we give 'em a chance to prove themselves? 🚫 my bad, i know some ppl think elections were rigged but lets not jump to conclusions 🤷‍♂️ can we just focus on finding a peaceful solution 4 Myanmar instead of nitpicking about these elections 👌
 
🤔 The situation with ASEAN and Myanmar's elections is pretty complicated. I mean, on one hand, it's understandable that ASEAN would be cautious about recognizing the election results since there are concerns about their legitimacy, especially given the exclusion of major opposition parties and human rights issues at play.

But at the same time, not recognizing the elections might be seen as a missed opportunity for Myanmar to begin the process of normalization with other countries. I mean, think about it - ASEAN is already saying that they don't recognize the election results, which basically means that any attempts by the military rulers to gain international recognition and legitimacy are going to be pretty tough.

It's like, don't get me wrong, I totally get why ASEAN wants to make sure that the elections were fair and free, but not recognizing them at all is just gonna prolong the whole situation. I guess what I'm trying to say is that ASEAN needs to find a balance here - they need to acknowledge the concerns about the legitimacy of the election results while also not completely shutting out the possibility of Myanmar moving forward with some kind of normalization.

It's like, can't we all just try to be a little more understanding and flexible here? I mean, we're already dealing with a lot of complexities in this situation - what if the military rulers are trying to use these elections as an opportunity to legitimize their rule? What if the opposition parties are feeling really marginalized and excluded from the process? It's like, can't we just try to find a way to have some kind of constructive conversation about this? 🤷‍♂️
 
I don't usually comment but... I think it's weird that ASEAN isn't recognizing these elections just yet 🤔. I mean, they've already had three phases and all that. You'd think they'd have made up their minds by now. It feels like they're kinda stuck on the sidelines watching this whole thing play out.

And I don't know, it seems pretty clear to me that the elections weren't exactly legit 🙅‍♂️. All these opposition parties getting shut out is a major red flag. I'm not saying it's a foregone conclusion or anything, but it does raise some serious doubts about the whole thing.

I feel bad for the people of Myanmar who are stuck in the middle of all this turmoil 😕. They deserve some clarity and stability. Hopefully ASEAN will get to the bottom of this soon...
 
Just heard this about ASEAN not recognizing the elections in Myanmar yet 🤔... feels like the whole process is gonna be super shady if major opposition parties weren't allowed to participate. Can't trust legit results when there's no real competition 🤷‍♂️. Still, gotta see what happens next - maybe ASEAN will get their act together and figure out what's really going on 👀. Anyone else keeping an eye on this? 📊
 
I'm kinda surprised ASEAN didn't immediately recognize those elections 🤔. I mean, it does show they're taking things slow and careful about this whole thing. Maybe that's for the best tho? If they rush into recognizing something without all the facts, it could lead to more problems down the line 💡. Plus, it's not like they want to legitimize the military's rule right off the bat 🙅‍♂️. They're trying to keep things fair and just, even if it means taking a bit longer ⏰. Still, I'm curious to see how this all plays out 👀.
 
its like... ASEAN is just trying to play it safe, you know? they gotta consider all sides and not wanna take sides on this sensitive issue. but at the same time, its kinda worrying that their stance might hinder Myanmar's efforts to normalize with the international community 🤔

i mean, election or not, something needs to change in that country. the fact that major opposition parties were excluded from the process is a huge red flag for anyone who cares about democracy and human rights. ASEAN should be supporting Myanmar's people in pushing for a more inclusive and free electoral process 💪

and lets be real, this isn't just about politics - its also about human lives. the ongoing conflict has caused so much suffering for innocent civilians. ASEAN needs to do better than just maintaining the status quo 🌎
 
🤔 ASEAN's nonrecognition of Myanmar's elections is a bit suspicious... Like they're not really buying what the military's selling 🤑. And can we talk about how major opposition parties were excluded from the process? That's just a recipe for disaster 😬. The fact that ASEAN didn't end the conversation early and give the USDP a free pass is kinda weird 💸. I mean, they're still trying to gain international recognition and legitimacy... but at what cost? 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm kinda surprised ASEAN didn't give their full support to these elections 🤔...I mean, it's not like they can just ignore all the red flags 🚨 - opposition parties being excluded and human rights concerns 🕊️...it does seem like a bit of a contradiction for them to legitimize this election process 💯...but at the same time, I'm glad ASEAN is keeping things real and taking a stand on these issues 💪
 
I THINK ASEAN SHOULD BE MORE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT FROM MYANMAR'S ELECTIONS! 🤔 they cant just say "yes" without giving any more info about what that even means...it feels like they're not taking a strong stance on the whole thing. and its super concerning that the military is trying to legitimize their rule by holding elections...its so obvious that the process wasnt fair or free. 🤷‍♂️
 
🤔 I'm really surprised ASEAN didn't take a stronger stance on this one... 🙅‍♂️ Myanmar's elections were basically just a farce, right? Excluding major opposition parties and the whole USDP claiming victory with no real competition is just not on. It's like they're trying to pull off some sort of elaborate hoax. I mean, how can you even claim legitimacy when half the population wasn't even allowed to participate? 🤯 And don't even get me started on the whole thing being an attempt to legitimize their rule... it just feels so manipulative. 😒
 
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