The signing of the Asean charter by military-ruled Burma and Thailand
makes a mockery of the charter's goal of promoting rule of law, good
governance, democracy and constitutional government, said an activist.
Monitoring the Sustainability of Globalisation (MSN) director Charles Santiago described the governments of the two countries as "unlawful" until duly elected by the people.
"What is the 'bigger picture' if this very charter they are talking about has been signed by countries whose legal standing as members of Asean are under question?" he asked, referring to a statement by Malaysian premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Monitoring the Sustainability of Globalisation (MSN) director Charles Santiago described the governments of the two countries as "unlawful" until duly elected by the people.
"What is the 'bigger picture' if this very charter they are talking about has been signed by countries whose legal standing as members of Asean are under question?" he asked, referring to a statement by Malaysian premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
