ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses grave concerns over the absence of actionable solutions to address the crisis in Myanmar following the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu where the bloc, once again, reaffirmed its Five-Point Consensus.

As ASEAN leaders convene in Cebu for the 48th ASEAN Summit, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and urges the bloc to add its voice to growing global demands.

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) condemns in the strongest terms the declaration of a 90-day state of emergency and the imposition of martial law across 60 townships in nine states and regions of Myanmar, announced by Min Aung Hlaing on April 23, 2026.

Following the 8 February general election, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said that there are several structural and contextual issues that extend beyond voting procedures and are relevant to public confidence in democratic governance and encourages a review of the Commission’s terms of reference, including consideration of ways to ensure a more representative and inclusive appointment process, which could be addressed through future constitutional discussions.

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, the full protection of civilian populations, and safe humanitarian access to all affected communities caught in the border conflict.

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Myanmar military's 10 December attack on Mrauk-U General Hospital, which killed around 33 civilians and injured nearly 100.

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) strongly condemns the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) announcement to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Burma (Myanmar).

ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) urgently calls on the governments of Thailand and Cambodia to choose restraint over retaliation, dialogue over destruction. In the face of escalating violence along the border, ASEAN must act with moral clarity to protect the lives and dignity of border communities.

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) acknowledges the adoption of the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on an Extended and Expanded Ceasefire in Myanmar during the 46th ASEAN Summit (26-27 May 2025) as an important step toward the peace process. However, the statement notably lacks any enforceable mechanisms, independent monitoring provisions, and fails entirely to address accountability.

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) strongly condemns the decision to invite the illegitimate Myanmar military junta to participate in the upcoming Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) meeting in Bangkok on 3–4 April.

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) has hailed the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on an International Criminal Court warrant, which came after allegations that Duterte's administration orchestrated systematic human rights abuses during its aggressive war on drugs, as "a transformative moment in the pursuit of international justice" and calls on the Philippine government to ensure full cooperation throughout the legal process.

On International Human Rights Day, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on Southeast Asian governments to take actions to safeguard parliamentarians who face threats, harassment, and violence for their work defending human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. APHR warns that the escalating attacks against elected officials, particularly women, represent a deliberate attempt to silence dissent and perpetuate authoritarianism in the region.