ASEAN leader appeals for restraint amid Myanmar's growing anti-government protests
23.09.2007 13:21:20

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations' chief urged Myanmar authorities Sunday to avoid any «strong action» against growing anti-government protests, in hopes of avoiding violence.

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«I hope the relevant authorities in Myanmar will not take any strong action and turn the protests into a big confrontation,» ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong told The Associated Press by telephone from Poland.

The 10-country ASEAN, which includes Myanmar, was concerned over the protests and its foreign ministers would likely take up the issue when they meet on Sept. 27 in New York on the sidelines of an annual United Nations meeting, said Ong, who was to deliver a speech in Poland before flying to New York.

«Things are becoming more serious. However, I don't know what ASEAN foreign ministers can do at this stage,» he said.

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