Myanmar's military junta chief joins Bangkok summit in rare trip abroad
Briefly

Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar's military government, attended a regional summit in Thailand despite facing international sanctions and an ICC arrest warrant for crimes against humanity. His visit marks a rare international trip since the military coup ousted Aung San Suu Kyi. Many Western nations have shunned him, yet he was greeted at the summit by regional leaders, indicating a complex geopolitical landscape where Myanmar's military continues to engage despite widespread condemnation for its brutal suppression of opposition.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's presence at the BIMSTEC summit highlights his ongoing international engagement despite being under sanctions and wanted for crimes against humanity.
Min Aung Hlaing's shunning by the West contrasts with his reception in Thailand, where he met regional leaders despite global opposition to his regime's actions.
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