ASEAN leaders push for greater role of bloc in Rohingya repatriation

Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reaffirmed their support for a "more visible and enhanced role" of the bloc to support Myanmar in the repatriation of Rohingya Muslims who fled their villages in its western state of Rakhine, according to a statement issued Sunday.The leaders pledged their continued backing of "Myanmar's commitment to ensure safety and security for all communities in Rakhine State as effectively as possible and facilitate the voluntary return of displaced persons in a safe, secure and dignified manner," said a chairman's statement released after their …READ FULL ARTICLE