THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-INTERFERENCE PRINCIPLE IN ASEAN RELATING TO THE PRACTICES OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN MYANMAR

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Philippines, aimed to accelerate economic growth, social progress and cultural development in 102 the region, and to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law, and United Nation Charter. 1 Since its foundation as the confederation of five nations,2 membership in ASEAN has grown to ten Countries, including Myanmar, Which joined in July 23, 1997. The inclusion of Myanmar into ASEAN was controversial and met with much international critics. However, fears among ASEAN members regarding Myanmar’s economy and human rights practices ultimately were outweighed by greater fears that Myanmar’s continued exclusion from ASEAN would be an open invitation for China and other power to seize a greater role in the region.3Internationally, ASEAN member states would be a positive influence on Myanmar