Security Alert – March 24, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – March 24, 2023 Event: March 27, 2023, marks Armed Forces Day. Expect evening fireworks, heavy traffic, road…
Security Alert – February 9, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – February 9, 2023 Event: The U.S. Embassy has learned that, from February 10-12, 2023, there will a…
Security Alert – January 27, 2023
Event: A pro-regime rally will be held on February 1 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mahabandoola Park, Kayuktada township. Regime supporters plan to gather…
Restricted Traffic in Rangoon
Alert: U.S. Embassy Rangoon – December 28, 2022 Location: Downtown Rangoon Event: Restricted Traffic in Rangoon The Embassy has received reports the military regime will close a…
Demonstration Alert: December 28, 2022
Event: There are reports of a possible peaceful protest in front of U.S. Embassy Rangoon on December 28, 2022, at approximately 1000 hours. All are…
Security Update: December 23, 2022
Security Update: December 23, 2022 EVENT: We anticipate potential increases in attacks, targeted shootings, or explosions during upcoming holidays, including Burmese Independence Day and Union…
Security Update: December 20, 2022
Security Update: December 20, 2022 EVENT: We anticipate potential increases in attacks, targeted shootings, or explosions during upcoming holidays, including Burmese Independence Day and Union…
Message from Ambassador Thomas L. Vajda to the People of Myanmar on Completion of his Service
Message from Ambassador Thomas L. Vajda to the People of Myanmar on Completion of his Service December 17, 2022 It has been an honor to…
Security Update: November 29, 2022
Security Update: November 29, 2022 EVENT: For the months of October and November 2022, there was a general increase in violent attacks, including explosions,…
Designation of the Burmese Regime’s Military Aircraft Suppliers
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Burma’s military regime has waged a brutal campaign of violence against the people of…
The Second Anniversary of the 2020 Elections in Burma
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Two years ago today, people across Burma voted in credible and peaceful…
Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program Announcement – September, 2022
Hello English Language Educators! Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skills as a teacher? Interested in taking a free online course developed by…
U.S. Contribution for the UN’s Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar’s Witness Protection...
September 20, 2022 The Department of State yesterday announced an additional contribution of $1 million through its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs…
Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in Myanmar
U.S. Embassy Rangoon September 7, 2022 U.S. citizens living in Myanmar are invited to attend a virtual town hall with Ambassador Thomas Vajda on Tuesday,…
Security Alert: Increase in IED Attacks, September 3, 2022
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – September 2, 2022 Event: In the last 48 hours, the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar has noted eight Improvised…
Marking Five Years Since the Genocide in Burma
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 24, 2022 Five years ago, Burma’s military launched a brutal campaign against Rohingya – razing villages,…
Joint Ministerial Statement Marking the 5th Anniversary of the Myanmar Military’s Attack against Rohingya...
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 24, 2022 The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of…
Health Alert: Monkeypox
U.S. Embassy Rangoon August 16, 2022 Health Alert Location: Countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health…
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