U.S. Support for Human Rights Defenders
FACT SHEET BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR Human Rights Defenders Guidance The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to putting human rights and democratic principles…
The Sixth Anniversary of Genocide Against Rohingya
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 24, 2023 The Sixth Anniversary of Genocide Against Rohingya On August 25, the sixth anniversary of…
Treasury Expands Burma-Related Sanctions and Designates Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers in Burma
PRESS RELEASES Treasury Expands Burma-Related Sanctions and Designates Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers in Burma August 23, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, taking note of the Burmese…
Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers
PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 23, 2023 Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers Today, the United States…
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Situation in Burma
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release August 23, 2023 Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on…
Joint Statement on Myanmar
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release August 23, 2023 Joint Statement on Myanmar (The…
Sanctioning Two State-Owned Banks and the Ministry of Defense for the Burma Military Regime’s...
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 21, 2023 Today, the United States is designating Burma’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) and two of…
The United States Providing Nearly $17 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Tropical...
For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Press Release The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is…
U.S. Embassy Statement on Cyclone Mocha Response Efforts
As the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha becomes known, we join the people of Myanmar in mourning those lost and are taking immediate…
Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 14, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 14, 2023 UPDATE: Cyclone Mocha has strengthened, and meteorologists expect it to make landfall this…
Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 12, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 12, 2023 EVENT: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that Cyclone Mocha is approximately…
Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 10, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 10, 2023 EVENT: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology predicts that Cyclone Mocha will…
Security Alert – May 1, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – May 1, 2023 Event: The consecration ceremony of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda in Yangon by 11,111 monks…
Security Alert – April 7, 2023
U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – April 7, 2023 Event: People Defense Forces-affiliated groups have warned the media of their plans to attack military…
The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, 2023 We strongly condemn the Burma military…
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma...
United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on Jet Fuel Suppliers and Military Cronies to Address Burma Military Regime’s Atrocities PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY…
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…
Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh Regional Crisis
Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh Regional Crisis PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 8, 2023 During the launch…
U.S. stands with defenders of religious freedom
The U.S. supports international partners' work to defend religious freedom around the world. Learn more about how.
Partners in a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific
The U.S. is strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. See how these efforts help countries meet 21st-century challenges.
Standing with the people of Burma 2 years after the military coup
Two years after its coup, the military regime in Burma continues to carry out a brutal campaign of violence against its own people.
