Myanmar's military government rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy

Myanmar's military government has rejected ASEAN's call for Aung San Suu Kyi's unconditional release. The government also dismissed the need for ASEAN's special envoy on Myanmar. A representative from the Red Cross visited the detained former leader last week. The Philippines welcomed this meeting as a step toward reconciliation. Myanmar stated that Suu Kyi's release would follow legal procedures.