Tensions Escalate as Anti-US Protesters Confront ASEAN Leaders A dramatic scene unfolded outside the ASEAN summit in Indonesia, as hundreds of protesters took to the streets to voice their opposition to US involvement in the region. The demonstrations, which drew a significant police presence, were sparked by concerns over US military expansion and perceived interference in Southeast Asian affairs. As leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered inside to discuss regional cooperation, the protesters made their presence known, calling for a more independent and self-sufficient Southeast Asia. The protest highlights the growing unease among some ASEAN nations regarding the US' increasing military presence in the region.
Al Jazeera reports from anti-US protest outside ASEAN summit
