East Timor triggers Asean first, accuses Myanmar of war crimes

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM

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Myanmar's military government expelled East Timor's senior diplomat after East Timor accepted a criminal complaint against Myanmar's armed forces. This unprecedented move escalates tensions between the two Southeast Asian nations, both members of ASEAN. The complaint was filed by the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO), alleging abuses by Myanmar's military, particularly in Chin State. East Timor's President José Ramos-Horta met with CHRO members in January and subsequently appointed a prosecutor to examine the case. Myanmar's Foreign Ministry condemned East Timor's actions, despite diplomatic efforts to dissuade them.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Indonesia 30% Chin State 50% Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) ×260% José Ramos-Horta ×260% Myanmar Military ×270% Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 70% Myanmar ×790% East Timor (Timor Leste) ×690%

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east timor 100% myanmar 100% war crimes 80% military government 70% asean 70% criminal complaint 70% diplomatic tensions 60% chin human rights organization 50% southeast asia 40% josé ramos-horta 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Myanmar

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