Myanmar coup leader's red carpet welcome in Indonesia sparks outrage

The leader of Myanmar's military coup was greeted with a red carpet in Indonesia on his first international visit, provoking outrage from human rights activists.

General Min Aung Hlaing is in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, for a summit of South-East Asian leaders.

Protesters have condemned his invitation, accusing it of legitimising an illegal regime.

[tommylawton]

I like that the Indonesian people care about what happens in Myanmar 🇲🇲

[GodLin]

This is one example, how biased, judgement and so unfair british/western news company. They dont see how much Indonesian goverment try do something to stop those violence peacefully. They see all negativity.

[TheArthenz]

as indonesian, I contempt violence act against myanmar ppl, but I agree with our gov that choose to discussion than military act. and about 'the red carpet' I think the reporter exaggerate it.

[SuperJuntax]

Red carpet was for all leaders not only him and the talk is needed to break solution. Cant judge indonesia now

[aungmyintoo]

Indonesian people have same history like myanmar people, fighting for democracy in 1960s and 1998. When this tragedy happened again this time in Myanmar, the indonesian people can feel the pains and the struggle. Not everyone happy when the regime leader are welcomed with red carpet, security escort etc.

[johncarter]

He should have arrested when he arrived at the meeting.

[mohdruslandabusamah]

Just a talk shop. The generals had started their killing spree years ago when they annihilated thousands of Rohingyas. Now the heat is on the Burmese themselves.

[asaifaji]

Its just that is our country culture to greet a guest as luxurious as possible, regardless of who they were.
So yeah...
There is no hidden meaning behind that carpet just formality

[briantarigan]

Bruh, there is no outrage, the reason the meeting is held is to discuss the situation in myanmar

[dipakgawari]

Love from India. I am humbled by how Indonesian peoples are supporting Myanmar. I feel ashamed by our government not opposing Myanmar's military coup only for sittway port.. and also our government is not welcoming refugees. Myanmar military is doing genocide in their country. hundreds of refugees came to India are telling stories about mass rapes, killing going in their country. I pray for Burmese People to regain their power over country.

[Biggppoppa]

Lol reporter is in bangkok🤣🤣🤣 I remember when reporters actually went to the place they were reporting on.

[notarmchairhistorian]

If they didnt invite them, how would they tell those generals to stop. Not inviting them can be just counter productive and no one is saying that they are legitimizing anything. Sometimes the media is just a whole load of crap honestly.

[sooyaa]

Andonesian people are wonderful I like them.

[tazzioboca]

"The violence must stop now, preferably with me staying in power."

[SovannNou]

He is the most popular one ☝️ for this summit, all camera 🎥 pointing at him to capture his moves

[fadhilpaten]

Why cover news about the red carpet and not the outcome of the agreement of asean leaders meeting? Oh maybe its just a clickbait news

[Tanlfc]

As much as I dislike dictator, I respect Indonesia's position.

[Dash]

Ah, they stole my line
He needed a welcoming of handcuffs and a comfy prison cell

[jokilman]

all the ASEAN leaders, walk in the same red carpet that day not only him.

[cerealeater]

It's peace talking guys not wrestling invitation