ASEAN expresses deep concern and strongly condemns the airstrike on Mrauk-U Hospital in Western Rakhine State, Myanmar on 10th December 2025 which resulted in the death of 31 civilians and injured at least 76.
The ASEAN Chair’s in a statement said, attacks targeting civilians and medical facilities, in violation of international humanitarian law including Geneva Conventions of 1949 are unacceptable and inconsistent with the principles enshrined in the ASEAN Charter.
“We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and the affected communities and wish the injured quick recovery. We urge all parties in Myanmar to take concrete action to immediately halt indiscriminate violence, stop targeted attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, exercise utmost restraint and ensure the protection and safety of all civilians.
“We reiterate the call for the full implementation of an expanded and extended ceasefire throughout Myanmar as reaffirmed by the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement or an Expanded Ceasefire in Myanmar issued on 26 May 2025,” said the statement.
The statement added, the Five-Point Consensus remains the main reference to address the political crisis in Myanmar and urge for its full implementation to help the people of Myanmar achieve and inclusive and durable peaceful resolution towards their betterment hence contributing to peace, security and stability in the region.
