APHR Warns US–Indonesia Overflight Talks Risk Undermining ASEAN Neutrality and Human Rights Principles
JAKARTA, 15 April 2026—Proposed arrangements granting US military “blanket overflight access” in Indonesian airspace signal a material shift away from ASEAN’s long-standing commitment to neutrality. ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) warns that, without clear limits and transparency, the deal risks drawing Southeast Asia deeper into major power competition and weakening an already fragile regional […]
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ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR)
APHR membership has grown exponentially with more than 140 members at present.
Membership includes current and former parliamentarians from across 8 countries in Southeast Asia.
A network of current and former parliamentarians who use our unique positions to advance human rights and democracy in Southeast Asia.
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“The remarkable solidarity among APHR's more than 100 MPs from across the region, and the political spectrum, provides support to its members to continue pushing for a Southeast Asia that is fair for everyone.”
Sarah Elago, Philippine MP and APHR member
ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) was founded in June 2013 with the objective of promoting democracy and human rights across Southeast Asia. Our founding members include many of the region's most progressive Members of Parliament (MPs), with a proven track record of human rights advocacy work.