Location: Hsipaw Township, Shan State, Burma Event: Hiking and trekking outside of Hsipaw town is dangerous due to active armed conflict and land mines. Multiple armed groups occupy areas near Hsipaw, and there are frequent clashes among the groups and with the Burmese military. Areas of armed conflict around Hsipaw frequently change without warning. Land ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2019 YANGON – The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the two recipients of the annual U.S. Embassy Women of Change Award. U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel will present the awards today in a ceremony for friends, family, and colleagues of the recipients. The U.S. Embassy’s Women of Change award recognizes ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Women of Change
Location: Yangon City, Yangon Region, Burma Event: We wish to notify you that there was a reported case of measles in the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, Burma. If you visited U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma from March 4 – 9, 2019, you may have been exposed to measles. Actions to Take: If you are sick, seek ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2019 NAY PYI TAW – U.S.-based agricultural experts are in Myanmar this week working with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation (MOALI) and farming communities to mitigate the spread of a new agricultural pest called Fall Armyworm, which has the potential to dramatically reduce maize crop production in Myanmar. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019 MANDALAY — Today the United States will repatriate the recovered possible human remains of U.S. service members missing from World War II in the Salingyi area of Sagaing Region during a recent recovery mission through the U.S. Department of Defense’s agency the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). These remains ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 11, 2019 MANDALAY – From Monday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 13, 2019, the U.S. Embassy’s “Mandalay Road Show” will highlight and strengthen relations between the United States and Myanmar’s “second city.” Over the next three days, representatives from the U.S. Embassy will be in Mandalay to inaugurate the first ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2019 Yangon – Today, March 7, Secretary of State Pompeo is hosting the 13th Annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award at the U.S. Department of State to honor 10 extraordinary women from around the world. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump will deliver special remarks at the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State,
| Tags: International Women of Courage Award
6 March 2019 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. U.S. Citizens in and around the Mandalay area are invited to join U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Scot ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2019 YANGON – On March 6, U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel and USAID Mission Director Teresa McGhie hosted an event celebrating women’s contributions to peace in Myanmar through the presentation of the “Women Contributing to Peace” mapping project. Civil society organizations, peace process stakeholders, political leaders, members of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Peace in Myanmar, Women’s Contributions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2019 YANGON — Today the United States provided equipment to the Myanmar Police Force’s Drug Enforcement Division (DED) to assist in the disruption of drug trafficking, which affects communities across Myanmar and the region. The official equipment transfer ceremony took place at the DED Yangon Drug Crime Center. DED and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Drug Enforcement Administration, Drug Enforcement Division
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. We have updated our
guidance to U.S. citizens about the importation and use of drones in Burma. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Yangon Region, Burma Event: According to local media reporting, Yangon Region government officials report an increase in measles cases since the beginning of 2019. The Burmese Ministry of Health and Sports is planning a measles vaccine drive for children in the coming weeks. Actions to Take: Visit the
CDC Travelers Health Page for travelers to Burma. Consider obtaining ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
USAID Launches Programs Worth $72 Million to Strengthen Civil Society, the Media, and Local Communities January 31, 2019 YANGON – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding two new projects that will last up to five years with a combined budget of nearly $72 million (MMK 108 billion) to support Myanmar’s democratic transition. These ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 January, 2019 | Topics:
Key Documents, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
Location: Golden Valley Neighborhood, Yangon, Burma Event: In January 2019, there have been four burglaries of residential houses in the Golden Valley neighborhood of Yangon. These burglaries were non-violent and occurred at different hours of the day and night. Thieves concentrated on cash and small valuable items, like mobile phones. Actions to Take: Review your ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 29 January, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (January 2, 2019) Location: Burma Event: The Embassy of the United States of America in Rangoon has updated our travel advisory for Burma. Changes from our previous travel advisory include updated advice for travelers to all regions of Myanmar. The advisory can be found at this link:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Burma.html , ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 January, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
In response to recent armed clashes between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army in northern Rakhine State, the U.S. Embassy has made the following recommendations for Embassy personnel and their family members. As of now, all Rakhine townships north of Sittwe and Pauktaw townships are off limits for personal travel by U.S. Embassy personnel and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
USAID Commits $6 Million to Address HIV and Drug Epidemics in Kachin State December 14, 2018 YANGON – USAID will provide $6 million over five years to support locally-driven efforts to address the effects of the drug epidemic in Myanmar’s Kachin State, a key driver of the high rate of HIV infections in the state and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
Statement on the conviction of Lum Zawng, Nang Pu and Zau Jat December 9, 2018 We are very troubled by yesterday’s verdict in Myitkyina, convicting Lum Zawng, Nang Pu and Zau Jat of defamation and sentencing them to 6 months in prison as well as a fine. These civil society activists have been working for ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 December, 2018 | Topics:
News
December 4, 2018 Yangon, Myanmar – This week from Wednesday, December 5 to Friday, December 7, American Center Yangon is hosting a two-and-a-half day event to increase media literacy in Myanmar. “TechCamp Myanmar: Media Literacy for the Next Generation” will bring together over 50 journalists, educators and civil-society activists from across the country to strengthen ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. In observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush, the Embassy of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
November 28, 2018 Donation of Historic Photo of Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda Yangon, Myanmar — On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Mr. Scot Marciel visited the Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple in Yangon to donate a historical photograph of the site taken in 1958. The color photograph was taken in 1958 by U.S. citizen, Ms. Hazel M. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President ___________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release November 17, 2018 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT PENCE AT THE 2018 APEC CEO SUMMIT Pacific Explorer Marquee Theatre Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Thank you, Scott. And thank you all for that warm welcome. Prime Minister O’Neill, Chairman Taureka, representatives ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 November, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Vice President of the United States,
Suntec Convention Centre Suntec City, Singapore VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: Your Majesty, your excellencies, it is my honor to join you all here at the 6th Summit between the United States of America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Last year, President Trump attended this summit to share our nation’s vision of a “free and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
Transcript: Remarks by Vice President Pence and Union Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma Before Bilateral Meeting November 14, 2018 The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Singapore “VICE PRESIDENT PENCE: Well, thank you, Madam State Counselor. Thank you for reaching out for this meeting. I’m grateful to have the opportunity ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
“We seek an Indo-Pacific — from the United States to India, from Japan to Australia, and everywhere in between — where sovereignty is respected, where commerce flows unhindered and where independent nations are masters of their own destinies. This region, which includes more than half of Earth’s surface and population, has experienced great progress when ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
U.S. Embassy Statement: Visit of Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Albright to Myanmar November 3-10 November 9, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and Deputy Chief of Mission George Sibley accompanied Richard Albright, the U.S. State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration who is responsible for humanitarian assistance programs in Asia, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
U.S. EMBASSY AND THE ASIA FOUNDATION HOST BOOK DONATION CEREMONY AT JEFFERSON CENTER MANDALAY November 6, 2018 Mandalay, Myanmar — Today the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated 10,527 books at a ceremony at Jefferson Center Mandalay to benefit institutions in Upper Myanmar, bringing the total number of books donated by the U.S. Embassy and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Effective November 5, 2018 the consular drop-box at the U.S. Embassy will close, and visa applicants will no longer need to drop off application materials in advance of their appointments. As of November 5, applicants can present all documents on the day of the scheduled interview. This is part of our efforts to improve customer service to ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 5 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
U.S. EMBASSY HOSTS SOCCER TRAINING FOR KIDS November 2, 2018 YANGON, MYANMAR – Ambassador Scot Marciel attended the second day of soccer training for children at Kyaikkasan’s Track & Field pitch today. The soccer training is part of a week-long program that promotes gender equality and leadership through sports. More than 100 children aged 7 to 18, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Section Drop-Box to Close 2 November 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. Starting November 5, 2018 the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. EMBASSY AND THE ASIA FOUNDATION HOST BOOK DONATION CEREMONY AT AMERICAN CENTER YANGON November 1, 2018 Yangon, Myanmar — Today the U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation donated 11,428 books at a ceremony at the new American Center Yangon to benefit institutions in Lower Myanmar. Today’s donations benefit 120 educational institutions in Yangon, Ayeyarwaddy, Bago, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 November, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
PHOTOJOURNALISTS TRAINED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE DIVERSITY IN MANDALAY October 18, 2018 Mandalay, MYANMAR – Twenty-one youth from across Myanmar, representing all seven major ethnic groups, participated in National Geographic Photo Camp Myanmar August 26- 31, 2018 in Mandalay, with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The photo camp is a partnership between the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 18 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
English for Journalists and Media Professionals American Center Yangon November 2018 – May 2019 Call for Applications Deadline: October 26 The English for Journalists and Media Professionals project provides journalists, editors and other media professionals an opportunity to improve professional English skills in a forum to discuss topics of professional interest. The program will ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 October, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: English for Journalists
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (12 October 2018) Location: Yangon, Burma Event: Two demonstrations in support of the Myanmar military are planned for Sunday, October 14. Both demonstrations are expected to be peaceful. Traffic disruptions are expected. U.S. Embassy staff members are advised to avoid the areas. The first demonstration will take ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder – U.S. Citizen Town Hall in Yangon, October 10, 2018 20 September 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Citizen Town Hall in Yangon, October 10, 2018 20 September 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Yangon, Burma Event: A demonstration in support of two convicted Reuters journalists is planned for between 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 16 in downtown Yangon at Maha Bandula Park. Though the demonstration is expected to be peaceful, U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid this area during the demonstration. Actions to Take: ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (07 September 2018) Location: Yangon Event: The Yangon City Development Committee announced intermittent cuts to the water supply for various Yangon-area townships on September 13 and 14, 2018 due to maintenance on the water supply system. The list of affected townships includes: Bahan, Botahtaung, Dawbon, Hlaing, Hlaing ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Yangon is pleased to announce the opportunity to compete for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on US National Security Policymaking program. WHAT: The SUSI for Scholars focuses on the formulation of U.S. foreign and national security policy and the role of the federal government, think-tanks, media, and public opinion in shaping ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Burma
U.S. Embassy Statement on Conviction of Reuters Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo September 3, 2018 Today’s conviction of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo under the Official Secrets Act is deeply troubling for all who support press freedom and the transition toward democracy in Myanmar. The American people have long stood with ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 September, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Freedom of Expression, Press Freedom
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (31 August 2018) Location: Yangon, Burma Event: A demonstration and march in support of two Reuters journalists on trial in Yangon will take place tomorrow, September 1st, at 3:00 P.M. in Yangon. The march will begin at Butaryone Bus Stop, Insein Road, head south on Insein Road ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (29 August 2018) Location: Yangon – Mandalay Highway, Bago Region, Burma Event: There is flooding on the Yangon – Mandalay highway between mile marker 151/1 and 160, south of Naypyitaw, due to water leakage from the Swa Dam. This part of the Yangon-Mandalay highway is currently closed. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 29 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (21 August 2018) Location: Rakhine State, Burma Event: Due to the upcoming anniversary of the August 25, 2017 ARSA attacks and the potential for civil disturbance, official Embassy staff travel is suspended for the remainder of August 2018 for the northern Rakhine State townships of Maungdaw, Rathedaung, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Designations Build on International Efforts to Hold Accountable Persons Responsible for Serious Human Rights Abuses in Burma August 17, 2018 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Burmese military and Border Guard Police (BGP) commanders and two Burmese military units for their involvement in ethnic cleansing in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Official Reports
| Tags: BURMA SANCTIONS, Commanders and Units of the Burmese Security Forces
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 Elections 16 August 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. Your Vote Counts! Did you know ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a six-day workshop (inclusive of arrival and departure days) in Rangoon on Media Literacy for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), pending the availability of funds. The program will bring together 50 ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Announcement, Grants
Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder – Meeting with U.S. Embassy Staff in Mandalay Tomorrow 6 August 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: Calling New Citizen Liaison Volunteers! 02 August 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. The U.S. Embassy is recruiting ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
25 July 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. U.S. Embassy staff will be visiting Mandalay on August 7, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (July 25, 2018) Location: Burma Event: The Embassy of the United States of America in Rangoon has updated our travel advisory for Burma. Changes from our previous travel advisory include updated advice for travelers to Muse, Mogaung, and Hsipaw townships. The advisory can be found at this link: ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Statement on the Panglong Conference July 11, 2018 We welcome the opening of the “Union Peace Conference-21st Century Panglong” today. We encourage all parties to remain committed to finding common ground through dialogue, and hope that this week’s discussions will lead to meaningful progress toward peace. ### [
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 21st Century Panglong, Statement
As of July 9, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, Burma has discontinued issuing all B1 and B2 nonimmigrant visas for current officials at the Director General level and above from the Burmese Ministry of Labor, Immigration, and Population (MOLIP), and Home Affairs (MOHA) and all of their children under 21 and spouses, with limited ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Policy
| Tags: DHS, Implementation of Visa Sanctions
U.S. EMBASSY STATEMENT ON COURT DECISION TO PROCEED WITH CHARGES AGAINST REUTERS JOURNALISTS July 9, 2018 We are deeply disappointed by today’s court decision to proceed with charges against journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo for alleged violation of the Official Secrets Act. The Myanmar authorities should allow the journalists to return to their ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: CHARGES AGAINST REUTERS JOURNALISTS
REMARKS BY U.S. AMBASSADOR SCOT MARCIEL DURING THE 242nd CELEBRATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY June 28, 2018 Minister U Kyaw Tin, Other Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests and Friends, thank you very much for joining us tonight as we celebrate our 242nd birthday ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Speeches
| Tags: Ambassador Scot Marciel, Remarks, U.S. Independence Day
White House National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Travels to Myanmar June 14-16 June 14, 2018 Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the White House National Security Council, Matt Pottinger, is visiting Myanmar June 14-16 to meet with senior government leaders and civil society to discuss and strengthen the bilateral relationship. Mr. Pottinger ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 June, 2018 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Senior Director for Asian Affairs, White House National Security Council
Please complete the attached grant application
(Download here) (Microsoft Word 46KB), answering all questions in full. This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity EAP07272018 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.124 Application Deadline: July 27, 2018 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open competition ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Grant
Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (June 6, 2018) Location: Burma Event: The Embassy of the United States of America in Yangon has updated our travel advisory for Burma. The advisory can be found at this link:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Burma.html , and is also copied below for your convenience: Burma — Travel Advisory — Level 1 Exercise ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Burma
U.S. Embassy Statement on Signing of the Tripartite MOU June 6, 2018 We welcome the signing today of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Myanmar, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). We hope implementation of the MOU will help create the conditions for the voluntary, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Tripartite MOU
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (May 30, 2018) Location: Myitkyina City, Kachin State, Burma Events: The Embassy of the United States of America in Yangon has rescinded its recommendation that Embassy staff temporarily postpone all non-essential travel to Myitkyina City, Kachin State. This decision was made due to relative calm in Myitkyina ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Rakhine State, Ayeyarwady Division, and Yangon Division, Burma Events: A tropical depression has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is moving towards Rakhine State. The most recent Joint Typhoon Warning Center update stated that “the potential for the development of a significant tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours is upgraded to high.” ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 21, 2018 REMARKS U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green’s Press Gaggle in the Thet Kae Pyin Camp Thet Kae Pyin Camp Sittwe, Burma May 20, 2018 QUESTION: What did you see up in northern ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Burma, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: USAID Administrator
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 21, 2018 READOUT USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN ‘S VISIT TO RAKHINE STATE IN BURMA The following is attributable to Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey: This weekend, USAID Administrator Mark Green visited Rakhine State in Burma, where he saw first-hand the alarming reality ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 18, 2018 REMARKS U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green’s Remarks Following His Meeting with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naypyidaw, Burma May 18, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR GREEN: We had the chance to talk about ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 18, 2018 READOUT USAID ADMINISTRATOR MARK GREEN MEETING’S WITH HER EXCELLENCY DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI, STATE COUNSELLOR AND UNION MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BURMA The following is attributable to Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release May 19, 2018 REMARKS U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green’s Remarks at Myanmar Civil Society Summit Lotte Hotel Rangoon, Burma May 19, 2018 ADMINISTRATOR GREEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s good to be here with all of you. Thank you, Teresa, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
Myanmar has embarked on a long and challenging process of democratic and economic reforms. While the peaceful transition to a civilian-led government in 2016 was a milestone in Myanmar’s long struggle for democracy, significant challenges remain, particularly following the 2017 violence in Rakhine State. The United States is committed to improving the welfare and well-being ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Burma, U.S. Agencies
Location: Myitkyina City, Kachin State, Burma Events: On May 15, 2018 at approximately 11:30 P.M., two explosions occurred along the Myitkyina – Mandalay railway line outside the Namtee railway station. The explosions caused a train carrying soldiers to derail. There were no reported casualties. Also, the Myanmar military has recently established temporary checkpoints on airport roads ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
U.S. Embassy Statement on Security Situation in Muse Township May 14, 2018 We are deeply concerned by the casualties caused by recent clashes between the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), Government security forces, and militias in Muse Township in Northern Shan State, and express our heartfelt sympathy to the families of those killed and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
April 27, 2018 The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned about intensified fighting in Kachin State, which has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. We are also deeply troubled by recent fighting in Shan State and Kayin State that has also displaced thousands of people. We urge all parties to cease fighting. We call ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
The U.S. Embassy appreciates the decision of President U Win Myint and the Government of Myanmar to release political prisoners as part of the broader amnesty announced on April 17. ### ဧျပီ ၁၇ ရက္တြင္ ထုတ္ျပန္လိုက္သည့္ လြတ္ျငိမ္းသက္သာခြင့္တြင္ ႏိုင္ငံေရးအက်ဥ္းသားမ်ားပါ ပါဝင္သည့္အတြက္ အေမရိကန္သံရံုးက သမၼတဦးဝင္းျမင့္ႏွင့္ ျမန္မာအစိုးရတို႔ကို ေက်းဇူးတင္ပါသည္။ ###
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Presidential Pardon
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP TO BURMESE PRESIDENT U WIN MYINT Dear President U Win Myint: On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send my congratulations to you and the people of Myanmar as you celebrate your inauguration as President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. As a ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States,, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Donald J. Trump,
STATEMENT BY ACTING SECRETARY SULLIVAN Myanmar Thingyan Festival April 11, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send best wishes for the celebration of the Thingyan holiday on April 13, 2018. As a tradition reflecting the shared heritage of many cultures across South and Southeast Asia, Thingyan provides an ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
U.S. EMBASSY STATEMENT ON CONTINUED DETENTION OF REUTERS JOURNALISTS We are deeply disappointed that Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo remain in detention today. They have been jailed for doing their jobs as journalists. While the conviction announced yesterday of the soldiers responsible for the Inn Din massacre was an encouraging ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (11 April 2018) Location: Burma, whole country Event: Burma will celebrate Thingyan, the largest festival of the year, from April 13-17, 2018. Festive gatherings during Thingyan can lead to increased incidents of drunk driving, increased crime, and unexpected violence. Urban traffic will be more congested than normal. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (10 April 2018) Location: Tanai and Hpakant Townships, Kachin State Event: The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has issued a public notice warning residents in these townships that it intends to launch a widespread offensive against the Myanmar Army. Violence between the KIA and the Myanmar Army has ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: Importance of Registering Place of Residence with Burmese Government 09 April 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Peace Corps Triples Number of Volunteers Serving in Myanmar Yangon, Myanmar April 6, 2018 – The U.S. Peace Corps is tripling the number of Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve communities in Myanmar. Today, 31 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in at a ceremony at Karaweik Palace at Kandawgyi Lake. The Volunteers will serve ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Peace Corps Myanmar
Attention: Nonimmigrant visa fees and validities are changing. Effective April 9, the following changes will be implemented: Visa Classification Purpose of Visa Issuance Fee MRV fee Total New Fees Permitted Entries Visa Validity Old Fee New Fee Old Validity New Validity B1 Business $162 $440 $160 $600 Multiple 12 Months 12 Months B2 Tourism $32 ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
Message for U.S. Citizens: Embassy Rangoon Federal Voting Assistance Program April 2, 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. The 2018 election season is ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Yangon announces an open competition for organizations to submit a Statement of Interest for Notice of Funding Opportunity (SOI/NOFO) for local civil society activities supporting peace and national reconciliation by increasing participation of civil society and women in the peace process and national political dialogue. Supporting Tolerance and Peace Advocacy at the Community Level ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Notification
| Tags: Statement of Interest, Tolerance and Peace Advocacy
For Immediate Release Yangon, Myanmar – Ambassador Scot Marciel congratulated three recipients of the annual U.S. Embassy Women of Change Award today. This award recognizes women whose work advances the rights of all people in Myanmar and demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the role of women in public life in this country. “The United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2018 New American Center Yangon Opens to Deepen U.S.-Myanmar Ties Yangon, Myanmar – Seventy years after the U.S. Information Service Library first opened in a former British bank building downtown, a newly-built American Center Yangon opened its doors today at the corner of Inya Road and University Avenue. The new ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: ACY, American Center Yangon, Inform, Innovate, Inspire
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Twitter account,
@ACSRangoon . We have been ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
STATEMENT ON THE DIPLOMATIC VISITS TO RAKHINE STATE IN FEBRUARY 2018 February 19, 2018 – Yangon, Myanmar We thank the Government of Myanmar for arranging the recent diplomatic visits to Rakhine State. We appreciated the opportunity to interact with local communities and government officials, even under those constrained circumstances, and to see for ourselves the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 February, 2018 | Topics:
News
February 13, 2018 PRESS RELEASE U.S. Embassy Statement on NCA Signing We welcome the signing today by two additional ethnic armed groups, the New Mon State Party and the Lahu Democratic Union, of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. We recognize that this is but one of the many steps on a long road to sustainable peace. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: NCA Signing
42 days ago Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested for doing their jobs as investigative journalists. We are disappointed that – at a minimum – they have still not been granted bail. Their arrests were highly irregular and have hurt press freedom in Myanmar. We call again for their release so they can be ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Arrests of Two Reuters Reporters, Statement
The U.S. Embassy wishes to express its distress at reports of violence last night in Mrauk-U and its deep concern for all innocent people affected by the violence, including condolences to the families of those killed. The right of a people to peacefully assemble is a cornerstone of any democracy, as is respect for the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: violence in Mrauk-U
January 10, 2018 We are disappointed by today’s decision to pursue charges against Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo under the Official Secrets Act. For democracy to succeed and flourish, journalists must be able to do their jobs. We call for their immediate release.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Arrests of Two Reuters Reporters, Statement
January 8, 2018 We condemn ARSA’s January 5 attack on Myanmar security forces in northern Rakhine State, and we express condolences to the injured and their families. This act of violence only serves to further undermine peace and security in northern Rakhine State and the region. We continue to urge all parties to ensure their rhetoric and their actions ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: ARSA Attack on Myanmar Security Forces
Message for U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information 05 January 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 5 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Dear Mr. President: The American people send their congratulations and best wishes to the people of Myanmar as they celebrate your country’s independence on January 4. The democratic values the people of Myanmar endorsed in the 2015 election remain crucial to the long-term success, stability, and prosperity of your nation. The United States will remain a ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States,, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Donald J. Trump,, Independence Day Message
Message for U.S. Citizens: Now in Effect – New Policy for Personal Electronic Device Access to Embassy 03 January 2018 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
We are deeply concerned by the highly irregular arrests of two Reuters reporters after they were invited to meet with police officials in Yangon last night. For a democracy to succeed, journalists need to be able to do their jobs freely. We urge the government to explain these arrests and allow immediate access to the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Arrests of Two Reuters Reporters, Statement
Message for U.S. Citizens: New Policy for Personal Electronic Device Access to Embassy 13 December 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. Starting on ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution 07 December 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. On December 6, 2017, the U.S. Department of State ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. On Wednesday, November 22, U.S. Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson announced a ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 November, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Burma, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Temporary Suspension of U.S. Government Travel to Sittwe and Northern Rakhine
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON November 22, 2017 Efforts to Address Burma’s Rakhine State Crisis I visited Naypyitaw, Burma on November 15, where I met separately with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. I reaffirmed the United States’ strong commitment ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Rakhine Crisis
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Official For Immediate Release REMARKS November 15, 2017 Secretary of State Rex Tillerson And Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi At a Joint Press Availability November 15, 2017 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naypyidaw, Burma MODERATOR: Good afternoon excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Embassy, News, Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson _____________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release FACT SHEET November 15, 2017 UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE TO BURMA The United States supports a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Burma that respects the human rights of all its people. We are working to immediately address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Rakhine ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON November 2, 2017 For Immediate Release Secretary Tillerson Travels to: Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Burma Secretary Tillerson will accompany President Trump on his travels to Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The Secretary will ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, Key Officials
| Tags: Secretary Tillerson
THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN BURMA. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Statement on Sentencing of Kachin Baptist Leaders October 27, 2017 We are concerned about the sentencing today of two religious leaders from the Kachin Baptist Church, pastor Nawng Latt and youth leader Gam Seng, under article 17/1 of the Unlawful Association Act, section 500 of the penal code for criminal defamation, and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Sentencing of Kachin Baptist Leaders
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstration at Shwedagon Pagoda A demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, October 29, 12:00 P.M. in downtown Rangoon. Protestors plan to gather east of Shwedagon Pagoda near Shwe Gone Daing flyover and will march along Kabar Aye Pagoda Road to City Hall. The demonstration is ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON October 23, 2017 Accountability for Human Rights Abuses in Rakhine State, Burma Burma in recent years has emerged from a half-century of authoritarian rule and undertaken a significant transition to an open, democratic society. The U.S. Administration supports this transition ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Accountability for Human Rights Abuses, Burma, Myanmar
Statement on State Counselor’s Remarks October 13, 2017 The U.S. Embassy welcomes State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s remarks and her commitment to repatriate refugees who have fled from Myanmar, prioritize humanitarian assistance to all who need it, and work inclusively with many stakeholders to address the issues in Rakhine State. It is a fact ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Statement on State Counselor's Remark
STATEMENT ON THE DIPLOMATIC TRIP TO NORTHERN RAKHINE ON 2 OCTOBER 2017 At the invitation of the Myanmar Government, we visited Northern Rakhine today. We went to a number of villages in Maungdaw and Rathedaung districts and met a mixture of local communities. This initiative by the Government of Myanmar allowed us to show support ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
| Tags: NORTHERN RAKHINE, STATEMENT ON THE DIPLOMATIC TRIP
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Message for U.S. Citizens: Alabama Special General Election September 19, 2017 Alabama Special General Election Scheduled for December 12 The State of Alabama will conduct a special general election on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, for the office of U.S. Senator to replace Jeff Sessions. Service members, eligible family members and overseas citizens ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall with U.S. Ambassador September 7, 2017 All U.S. citizens living in Myanmar are invited to attend a town hall meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Yangon on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The U.S. Embassy is located at 110 University ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: 9/11 Anniversary Security Advisory September 8, 2017 On Monday, we will observe the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This anniversary should serve as a sobering reminder of the continued threat we face from terrorism. While the Embassy does not have any specific information about potential ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: 9/11 Anniversary Security Advisory, Security Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Violent Attacks in Northern Rakhine August 30, 2017 Due to the widespread attacks against government security forces in northern Rakhine State and because of continued instability, we strongly advise all U.S. citizens to avoid travel to northern Rakhine State – defined as Maungdaw, Rathedaung, and Buthidaung ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
August 25, 2017 We condemn the attacks that took place overnight against the security forces, and we offer condolences to victims and their families. We recognize the government and security forces have the responsibility to act to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further violence, and we urge them to do so in a way that ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Attacks in Northern Rakhine State
August 25, 2017 The U.S. Embassy welcomes the release of the Final Report by the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State on August 24. We commend the government’s commitment to evaluate the Commission’s recommendations with a view toward implementing them to the fullest extent. We look forward to continuing to support the government’s efforts to address the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, Final Report, U.S. Embassy Statement
For Immediate Release August 22, 2017 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar – Ambassador Scot Marciel and Acting Police Chief Police Brigadier General Aung Win Oo signed an agreement on providing law enforcement, counternarcotics and rule of law assistance to the Government of Myanmar. This agreement furthers the U.S.-Myanmar Partnership, and shows the U.S. commitment to working together ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protest at Shwedagon Pagoda August 4, 2017 There is an on-going protest next to the Shwedagon Pagoda. If you visit the pagoda, avoid the protest area next to the eastern entrance to the Shwedagon Pagoda. If you feel unsafe, depart the area immediately. The Embassy advises ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Violence in Northern Rakhine State July 7, 2017 While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens, and most areas in Burma remain safe for tourists to visit, the Embassy would like to advise U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Northern Rakhine State due to ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
May 24, 2017 Yangon, Myanmar — Peace Corps strengthens its commitment of service to the people of Myanmar with the swearing-in ceremony of a new group of 15 Peace Corps Volunteers in Yangon on May 26, 2017. This is the second group of Volunteers to serve in Myanmar. The Volunteers have successfully completed a ten-week pre-service training ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: New Group of Volunteers, Peace Corps
United States Embassy Rangoon, Burma Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Cyclone Maarutha April 16, 2017 There is a cyclone system developing in the Bay of Bengal. The storm is currently expected to make landfall in Burma in the late evening hours of April 16. Rakhine State is expected to receive heavy rains and strong winds ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC April 12, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, best wishes to the people of Myanmar as you gather with your families and friends to celebrate Thingyan. Thingyan is an appropriate time to reflect on the momentous changes Myanmar has ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 April, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Thingyan, Water Festival
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan) March 29, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon alerts U.S. citizens that the Water Festival in Burma, also known as Thingyan, will take place the week of April 9, 2017. In the past, festive gatherings during Thingyan have led to increased incidents ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message: By-elections April 01, 2017 The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens of the upcoming by-elections scheduled for April 1, 2017 in certain districts in Yangon and Bago divisions, and in Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Sagaing, Shan, and Kayah states. Although there have been no specific incidents of violence targeting U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
USNS Fall River Makes Goodwill Visit to Myanmar From Task Force 73 Public Affairs Yangon, Myanmar (NNS) – The United States Navy expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Fall River (T-EPF-4) will make a goodwill port visit to Yangon, Myanmar March 21-25 to enhance friendship and cultural exchange between U.S. service members and the people of ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: USNS Fall River
For Immediate Release March 15, 2017 This week marks an exciting moment of transition in the United States’ partnership with the Myanmar people, as the first group of American Peace Corps Volunteers English teachers in Myanmar completes their service and the second group of Volunteers arrives. On Tuesday, March 14, the first group of six Peace ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Peace Corps Myanmar
Security Message for U.S citizens: Worldwide Caution, March 03, 2017 1. As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The 2017 Trade Policy Agenda and 2016 Annual Report of the President of the United States on the Trade Agreements Program are submitted to the Congress pursuant to Section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2213). Chapter II and Annex II of this document meet the requirements of Sections 122 ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, Policy, President of the United States,, Trade
| Tags: 2016 Trade Policy Report, 2017 Trade Policy Agenda, Donald J. Trump,
Good morning, everyone. Mr. Chairman, thank you so much for the kind introduction, which mostly made me realize that I’ve been doing this kind of work for far too long. But it’s very kind of you to do it, especially after you just came back from a major surgery. Thank you to all of you ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Featured Event, Speeches, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Ambassador Marciel, Remarks
Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal Voting Assistance ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The American Center Rangoon, currently located on Taw Win Road in Dagon Township, is unveiling a new logo in advance of the upcoming opening of the new “American Center Yangon,” at the corner of University Avenue and Pyay Road. The current Center will move to the new location in late 2017. The new logo and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: New Logo
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Food for Peace approved a new contribution of $5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to assist people impacted by ongoing or recent conflict. This contribution will support life-saving food assistance for 172,000 people in Kachin, Shan and Rakhine in need of ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
January 13, 2017 Yangon, Myanmar – To ring in the New Year, U.S. Ambassador Marciel welcomed partners from the Myanmar and United States agricultural sectors to his home on January 12 to recognize the achievements attained through bilateral engagements between the two countries. More than 50 representatives from the Myanmar government and business sector, including ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 January, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Farmer to Farmer Program
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 30, 2016 On behalf of President Barack Obama and the American people, I send warmest wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of your independence day on January 4. The past year has been a historic one for Myanmar, as your first civilian-led, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 December, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Kachin and Shan State and reports of abuses against civilians. We continue to call for restraint from all sides and urge immediate, unfettered humanitarian access to all those affected by conflict throughout the country. Continued conflict undermines the trust necessary to achieve a durable ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Statement on Fighting in Northern Myanmar
Statement by the Diplomatic Missions of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States on Humanitarian Access to northern part of Rakhine State December 9, 2016 As friends of Myanmar, we are deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in northern part of Rakhine State. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Humanitarian Access, Joint Statement, Rakhine State
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Travel to Northern Shan State November 22, 2016 While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens, and most areas in Burma remain safe for tourists to visit, the Embassy would like to advise U.S. citizens to avoid the area between Muse, Lashio, and Hsipaw ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Rangoon, Burma Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Small Explosions November 21, 2016 While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens in Burma, the Embassy advises that there have been small explosions at retail commercial centers in Rangoon. On November 17, there were two small explosions at the Ocean Supercenter in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2017 AFCP 2017 Small Grants Competition Information for Applicants (Deadline for submitting full proposals submission: Friday, December 16, 2016) The U.S. Embassy Yangon and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2017 call for proposals for the Ambassador’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: AFCP 2017, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, Small Grants Competition
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP-2017) Calling for Project Proposals – Large Grants Program Information for Applicants (DEADLINE for Abstracts Submission: Friday, December 16, 2016) (DEADLINE for full Proposals Submission: Friday, January 20, 2017) The U.S. Embassy, Yangon is accepting project proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)-2017 Large Grants ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 November, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Events, News, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: AFCP 2017, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, Large Grants Program
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 15, 2016 Following the announcement of the formation of the U.S.— Myanmar Partnership by President Obama and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi during her visit to the United States in September, an interagency delegation from Washington, including officials from the Departments of State, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 November, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: First U.S. - Myanmar Partnership Meeting, U.S. - Myanmar Partnership
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 13, 2016 Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) William R. Brownfield will travel to the Philippines, Burma, and China November 13-22. In the first two countries he will seek to strengthen U.S. support for just and fair institutions that ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 November, 2016 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Assistant Secretary William R. Brownfield
U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS October 7, 2016 TREASURY IMPLEMENTS TERMINATION OF BURMA SANCTIONS PROGRAM WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order terminating the national emergency with respect to Burma, revoking the Burma sanctions Executive Orders, and waiving other statutory blocking and financial sanctions on Burma. As a result, the economic and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: BURMA SANCTIONS, TERMINATION OF BURMA SANCTIONS PROGRAM
Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
What is the current situation? Travelers have returned from certain areas of Southeast Asia with Zika virus infection. While our understanding of the complications of Zika virus infection continues to evolve, and pending broader international surveillance efforts for Zika virus infection, we are providing pregnant women and their partners updated recommendations on reducing their risk ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 October, 2016 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: Zika Virus
The U.S. Embassy in Yangon informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Guidance for Burma regarding the risk of
Zika virus infection. Zika virus is
endemic . The risk of Zika to travelers, especially pregnant women, in endemic countries is likely lower (but not zero) than in areas where Zika ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Joint Statement 2nd Stakeholders Forum on Labour Law Reform and Institutional Capacity Building Yangon, 30 September 2016 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Denmark, Japan, the United States of America, the European Union, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) convened the second Stakeholders’ Forum of the Initiative to Promote Fundamental Labour Rights and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Labour, Labour Law Reform, Labour Stakeholder Forum
All U.S. citizens living in Myanmar are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Yangon on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ambassador Scot Marciel will provide an overview of current U.S.-Myanmar bilateral relations and will answer questions from the floor. We will also provide information ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
TO MODIFY DUTY-FREE TREATMENT UNDER THE GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2462), authorizes the President to designate countries as beneficiary developing countries, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Presidential Proclamation to the Congress, Restoring Burma’s Trade Benefits
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 14, 2016 Presidential Message to the Congress — Restoring Burma’s Trade Benefits Under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: I am writing to inform you of my intent to end the suspension of preferential treatment ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Generalized System of Preferences, GSP, Presidential Message to the Congress, Restoring Burma’s Trade Benefits
Oval Office 12:27 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is an extraordinary pleasure for me to welcome State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her delegation to the White House. This is not her first visit to the Oval Office, but it is her first visit in her official capacity. And it represents a remarkable process ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, Speeches, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Myanmar State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President Barack Obama
The Vice President hosted leading Members of Congress this morning for a breakfast meeting with Burma State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President and Members welcomed the recent progress in Burma’s democratic transition, discussed the President’s decision to terminate the national emergency and end Executive Order-based sanctions, and shared ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: State COunsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Vice President Biden
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 14, 2016 On September 14, President Obama announced his intent to terminate the National Emergency with respect to Burma, nearly 20 years after economic and financial sanctions were first imposed on Burma. The announcement came after the President met and discussed these issues with State Counsellor ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, U.S. & Burma
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 14, 2016 Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s historic visit in her new capacities as State Counsellor and Foreign Minister is testament to the far-reaching change Burma has undergone in the past few years. Burma now has a civilian-led, democratically elected government focused on bringing peace and national ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, U.S. & Burma
1. As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The United States is a strong advocate for increased international cooperation and responsibility-sharing on irregular migration, refugee, and trafficking in persons issues in East Asia and the Pacific. At today’s East Asia Summit (EAS), the region’s leaders responded to President Obama’s call for strengthened cooperation by endorsing the EAS Leaders’ “Declaration on Strengthening Responses to ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
| Tags: Irregular Migration, Trafficking in Persons
Strategic Partners for Sustainable and Innovative Economic Growth Connect Represents the Next Chapter in the U.S. -ASEAN Economic Relationship U.S.-ASEAN Connect (“Connect”) is the U.S. Government’s strategic framework for economic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ASEAN Member States. Connect was announced by President Obama on February 15, 2016, at ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets
| Tags: U.S.-ASEAN Connect
August 31, 2016 U.S. Embassy Statement on Opening Ceremony of Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong The United States welcomes the opening ceremony on August 31of the “Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong” and commends all participants for their willingness to engage in an inclusive dialogue for national reconciliation and unity. This ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 August, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, Press Releases
| Tags: 21st Century Panglong, Union Peace Conference
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar – On Thursday, August 25, USAID announced the award of the new Defeat Malaria program. This five-year, $32 million program for Myanmar is made possible under the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). Defeat Malaria and U.S. support and technical assistance under PMI shows the U.S. government’s continued commitment to the fight against malaria. This ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Burma, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Defeat Malaria, USAID BURMA
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar on “Protect your clients and yourself from data theft” on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT (Wednesday, August 17 11:30pm to Thursday, August 18, 1am, Burma time). To register and attend this webinar, use the
Protect your clients and yourself from data theft webinar link. Participants should log in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Contact: FAS Public Affairs (202) 720-7115 U.S. Department of Agriculture Expands Presence and Engagement in Myanmar YANGON, MYANMAR, August 8, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is expanding its activities and services in Myanmar with the opening of a new office in Yangon. “The opening of the FAS office ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: FAS, Foreign Agricultural Service
Although there is no indication that U.S. citizens are being targeted, in light of a recent mugging that occurred in a taxi, U.S. Embassy Rangoon suggests the following security measures: Avoid unmarked vehicles: Always use a registered taxi (you can often identify these by their red license plates). Do not share taxis with strangers: Never ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Remarks by the President After Counter-ISIL Meeting Treasury Department Washington, D.C. 12:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just met with my National Security Council as part of our regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy the terrorist group ISIL. Our meeting was planned before the terrible attack in Orlando. But obviously that ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 June, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, Speeches
| Tags: Counter-ISIL
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season lasts through November 2016, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in hurricane- ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy is seeking qualified applicants to carry out a videography oral history project for the American Center Rangoon between September and November of 2016. In anticipation of moving to a new American Center in 2017, PAS aims to capture the history and stories from current and former ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 June, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces, Featured Event, Public Affairs
| Tags: American Center, Videography Project
Press Availability John Kerry Secretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naypyitaw, Burma May 22, 2016 MODERATOR: (Inaudible.) We will commence this press briefing with a brief statement by the Minister for (inaudible) of Myanmar, to be followed by the Secretary of State of the United States of America, and then the minister will take ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 May, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, Speeches, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Aung San Suu Kyi, John Kerry, Joint Press Availability
There is a cyclone system developing in the Bay of Bengal. The storm is currently expected to make landfall in Burma on Saturday, May 21. Rakhine State and Chin State will likely receive heavy rains and strong winds which could cause flooding, landslides, power outages and difficult travel conditions. Increased rainfall levels may be experienced ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Treasury Amends Burmese Sanctions Regulations, Identifies Blocked Companies Owned By Designated Persons, And Delists Several Burmese State-Owned Entities 5/17/2016 Regulatory Amendments Support Burma’s Political Reforms and Economic Growth; Designations and Delistings Provide Information to Facilitate Sanctions Compliance and Support Broader U.S. Foreign Policy Goals WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 May, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Burmese Sanctions, SDN, SOE, State-Owned Entities, Treasury
Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC May 13, 2016 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Burma, and Vietnam from May 14 to May 26. On May 15-16, the Secretary will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for meetings with Saudi government ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 May, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, Press Releases
| Tags: Secretary Kerry's Travel to Burma
The United States Agency for International Development in Burma (USAID/Burma) is seeking proposals from qualified companies/individuals to provide Acquisition & Assistance Support for USAID/Burma as described in section C, Description/Specification/Statement of Work. Proposals must be submitted by the designated date and time indicated above. Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Acquisition & Assistance Support Services, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, USAID BURMA
The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned about recent events in Rakhine State. We were saddened by the news about those who tragically lost their lives after a boat capsized near Thae Chaung in Sittwe Township on April 19 and we extend our condolences to the families of the victims, who local reports state were from ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Rakhine, Rohingya
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 11, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, please accept my warmest wishes and regards on the occasion of Thingyan and the New Year. Thingyan is a time to celebrate the opportunities a new year brings. In the new year and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 April, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
President Obama spoke by phone today with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to offer his congratulations on Burma’s historic democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government. The President commended Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s determined efforts, over the course of many years and at great personal cost, to achieve a peaceful transfer of power ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 April, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, Press Releases, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, President Obama
President Obama spoke by phone today with President U Htin Kyaw to offer congratulations on his inauguration as Burma’s President. The President welcomed the historic step forward of a democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government that reflects the will of the people. The President underscored the commitment of the United States to support ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 April, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama
| Tags: President Obama, President U Htin Kyaw
Message for U.S. Citizens TRAVEL ALERT –WORLDWIDE November 23, 2015 1. The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens Travel Alert: Elections November 08, 2015 The State Department alerts U.S. citizens traveling to Burma of the upcoming elections scheduled for November 08, 2015. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation prior to, during, and after the election. Travelers should be aware that they ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens WORLDWIDE CAUTION March 03, 2016 The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon alerts U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to Burma that the Water Festival in Burma, also known as Thingyan, will take place the week of April 11, 2016. In the past, festive gatherings during Thingyan have led to increases in incidents of drunk driving, occasional criminal behavior, and unexpected violence, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
I congratulate U Htin Kyaw on his inauguration today as president of Burma, and look forward to working with him and the new government. U Htin Kyaw’s inauguration represents a historic milestone in the country’s transition to a democratically elected, civilian-led government. This extraordinary moment in Burma’s history is a testament to its people, institutions, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 March, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, Press Releases
| Tags: Burma’s Inauguration, President U Htin Kyaw
Thank you very much, as stated I was last here in 2014 in another building and it’s very, very good to be back. I do want to thank MISIS for having me back, especially MISIS Chairman Ambassador U Nyunt Maung Shein, as well as esteemed MISIS members Dr. Daw Kyi Kyi Hla, Daw Carole Ann ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Burma
| Tags: Ambassador Derek Mitchell, Ambassador Mitchell's Speech at MISIS, MISIS
The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned about ongoing clashes in Shan State involving the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), and the military. We are particularly concerned by alleged human rights violations targeting ethnic Shan and Palaung communities. Civilian protection as well as unhindered access for all humanitarian organizations ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands Declaration Sunnylands, California February 15-16, 2016 We the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America gathered in Sunnylands, California, on February 15-16, 2016, for a Special Leaders Summit. This Special U.S.-ASEAN Leaders ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 February, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, News, President Barack Obama, Press Releases
| Tags: Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit, Sunnylands Declaration
For Immediate Release February 12, 2016 FACT SHEET: Unprecedented U.S.-ASEAN Relations Engagement with Southeast Asia, a strategically important, economically dynamic region at the heart of the Asia-Pacific, is a central pillar of the U.S. Rebalance to Asia. Sitting astride some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is strategically ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 February, 2016 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News
| Tags: U.S.-ASEAN Relations
Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel later this week to Tokyo, Naypyitaw, Seoul, and Beijing to consult with U.S. allies in the region; see first-hand progress in Burma’s post-election democratic transition; conduct the interim Strategic Security Dialogue with the Chinese government; and discuss a range of other regional and global issues.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will travel to Burma and the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) in Hawaii, January 17-21, 2016.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 January, 2016 | Topics:
News
This 68th anniversary of Myanmar’s independence follows your country’s historic parliamentary elections on November 8. On that day, millions of people around the country, many voting for the first time, seized the opportunity to move Myanmar one step closer to a more democratic, peaceful, and prosperous future.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 December, 2015 | Topics:
News
Today, President Obama led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.–ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been partners for nearly 40 years, working together on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
We, Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America, gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21 November 2015 for the 3rd ASEAN-U.S. Summit.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
ASEAN is a significant trade and investment partner for the United States. Collectively, the 10 countries of ASEAN represent the United States’ fourth-largest goods trading partner, ahead of Japan, with $216 billion in two-way goods trade in 2014. In 2014, U.S. goods exports to ASEAN were $79 billion, making ASEAN the United States’ fourth largest ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
As part of the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) , President Obama will meet today with 500 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. The meeting will take place at the three-day YSEALI Summit, the largest ever gathering of alumni from the United States’ initiative to strengthen youth leadership development across ASEAN.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! Everybody have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, good afternoon. This is a very good-looking group. I want to thank Carrie for the introduction and your outstanding work to empower women in Singapore. Give Carrie a big round of applause. It is wonderful to be back in Malaysia. I want ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
The Director of Policy Planning, David McKean, will travel to India, November 17–18. In New Delhi, he will hold the first U.S.-India Policy Planning talks with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. These talks were established at the 2015 U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue as part of a New Diplomacy Partnership between the United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
President Obama’s ninth trip to Asia and the Pacific in November 2015 reflects the growing importance of the region to U.S. national interests and the Administration’s commitment to advancing our broader regional strategy, known as the Rebalance. With nearly half of the earth’s population, one-third of global GDP, and some of the world’s most capable ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
News
President Obama spoke last night by phone with President Thein Sein to offer his congratulations to the people of Burma for their participation in the historic parliamentary election on November 8, 2015. The President commended the efforts of the Union Election Commission and others in the government for their work with political parties, civil society, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 November, 2015 | Topics:
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President Obama spoke last night by phone with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to congratulate her on her campaign and the success of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Burma’s historic parliamentary election that was held on November 8, 2015. The President commended her for her tireless efforts and sacrifice over so many years ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 November, 2015 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens Travel Alert: Elections November 08, 2015 The State Department alerts U.S. citizens traveling to Burma of the upcoming elections scheduled for November 08, 2015. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation prior to, during, and after the election. Travelers should be aware that they ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 November, 2015 | Topics:
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With today’s elections, the people of Burma marked an important event in their path to democracy, one that has seen many ups, downs and false starts over the years, and I congratulate them for taking this step toward a peaceful and inclusive future. Following a competitive campaign period, millions of people from a wide range ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 November, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States congratulates the people of Myanmar on the November 8 election and commends all of the people and institutions in the country who worked together to hold a peaceful and historic poll. Millions of people from around the country, many of whom were voting for the first time, seized this opportunity to move ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 November, 2015 | Topics:
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Statement by the Diplomatic Missions of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the United Nations on Myanmar’s Elections As Myanmar approaches historic elections on Sunday, the diplomatic missions of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 November, 2015 | Topics:
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MR. RHODES: Thanks, everybody. I feel like I’m returning to one of my day jobs here. So let me just give you a brief overview of what we’ve done the last two days, some of the key issues we addressed, and then take your questions. I think it’s worth going through what we did, who ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 October, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States commends all sides for their ongoing efforts to bring an end to the longest running civil conflict in the world. The signing of the text of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) by the government and eight ethnic armed groups is a critical first step in a long process of building a sustainable ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 October, 2015 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens Town Hall Meeting for U.S. Citizens Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 5:30-7:30pm U.S. Embassy Rangoon Due to the demand for the September Town Hall, there will be a repeat Town Hall meeting on October 14, 2015. All U.S. citizens living in Burma are welcome to attend the October Town Hall meeting at ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 October, 2015 | Topics:
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On October 14, 2015, Secretary Kerry submitted the 2014 International Religious Freedom Report to the United States Congress. Now in its 17th year, this congressionally-mandated Report comprises almost 200 distinct reports on countries and territories worldwide and continues to reflect the United States’ commitment to, and advancement of, the right of every person to freedom ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 October, 2015 | Topics:
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Do you know about the United States Diversity Visa Program? Online registration for the 2017 Diversity Visa Lottery is open October 1 through November 3, 2015. The U.S. Embassy’s Consular section will host free public information sessions about the Diversity Visa program at the Judson Center and the American Center in Yangon. The presentations will ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 October, 2015 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens Town Hall Meeting for U.S. Citizens Wednesday, October 07, 2015, 5:30-7:00pm Jefferson Center, Mandalay All U.S. citizens living in or around Mandalay are welcome to attend a Town Hall Meeting at the Jefferson Center in Mandalay on Wednesday, October 07, 2015, from 5:30pm to 7:00 p.m. Deputy Chief of Mission, Ms. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 October, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Chairman Salmon, Ranking Member Sherman, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to testify on the important issues of democracy, the protection of human rights, and forging sustainable peace in Burma. I would also like to thank the Committee for its leadership in supporting and promoting ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 October, 2015 | Topics:
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As more than 2 million Muslims from around the world and across the United States mark the end of their holy pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. This pilgrimage and Eid is about sacrifice, almsgiving, and equality. Thousands of Muslims around the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 September, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States is concerned about the disqualification of approximately 100 candidates for Burma’s upcoming general election, with over half of the cases rejected based on questions of citizenship. We are aware of reports that almost all Muslim candidates have been disqualified — including some current members of parliament — yet the relevant authorities have yet ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 September, 2015 | Topics:
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The quality of the parliamentary election on 8 November will be a critical marker in Myanmar’s transition to democracy. For that reason, we are supporting efforts to promote a credible, transparent, and inclusive election, underpinned by healthy competition that ensures freedom of expression and respect for human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
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Under the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA), the President is required each year to notify Congress of those countries he determines to be major illicit drug producing countries or major drug-transit countries that “significantly affect the United States.” This year’s list consists of 22 countries: Afghanistan, the Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
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Pursuant to section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (FRAA), I hereby identify the following countries as major drug transit and/or major illicit drug producing countries: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an award of $125,000 to World Monuments Fund (WMF) to restore the historic First Baptist Church in Mawlamyine, Mon State, through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. The First Baptist Church in Mawlamyine was constructed in 1827 by Adoniram Judson, an American missionary who spent nearly 40 years ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens Town Hall Meeting for U.S. Citizens Thursday, September 10th, 2015, 5:30-7:30pm U.S. Embassy Rangoon All U.S. citizens living in Burma are welcome to attend a Town Hall Meeting at the U.S. Embassy on Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 5:30pm to 7:30 p.m. Ambassador Derek Mitchell will present an overview of recent ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
From September 3-5, Assistant Secretary Russel will travel to Naypyidaw and Rangoon, Burma to meet with senior Burmese government officials, Aung San Suu Kyi, and civil society. While there, he will discuss preparations for the general elections that will be held on November 8, express U.S. support for the ongoing peace process, and encourage further ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 August, 2015 | Topics:
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From 1962 to 2011, Burma was ruled by a military-led government that isolated the country from the rest of the world. Burma’s economy is extremely under-developed, its civilian institutions are weak, and the criminal justice system is broken. Burma’s population has suffered from decades of severe poverty, discrimination, and a lack of access to government ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 August, 2015 | Topics:
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U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell, joined by USAID Mission Director Chris Milligan,visited Sittwe and Mrauk-U on August 19-21. The visit was an opportunity to see firsthand the damage caused by Cyclone Komen and resulting floods, and to hear directly from local communities about relief and recovery efforts.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 August, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Food for Peace today approved a new contribution of $3 million to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to assist people impacted by devastating floods and heavy rains in Myanmar. Over three thousand, three hundred metric tons of locally procured rice, pulses and salt, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 August, 2015 | Topics:
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Today marks the 27th anniversary of a tragic day in the modern history of this country, a day of bloodshed and sacrifice that ushered in a new era of division. As landmark elections approach, and as people of all ethnicities, races and religions unite in common cause to provide emergency relief to those affected by ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 August, 2015 | Topics:
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Yangon, Myanmar – Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the flooding and heavy rains in Myanmar. Yesterday, Secretary of State John Kerry announced the United States government would provide $600,000 for immediate response through USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 August, 2015 | Topics:
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Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the flooding and heavy rains in Myanmar. The U.S. Government will provide $600,000 for immediate response through USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). We have a team on the ground working with local officials and our existing partners to meet the urgent needs of those ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 August, 2015 | Topics:
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As flooding continues to affect hundreds of thousands of people across Myanmar, our thoughts are with all the families and communities suffering from the disaster. The U.S. Embassy is coordinating with humanitarian partners to assess the damage and encourage a quick response for all those in need of assistance. We encourage people who want to ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 August, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned by reports of intensifying military action in Kachin State and northern Shan State. Continued fighting needlessly puts the lives of vulnerable communities at risk and undermines the trust that will be essential to achieving a nationwide ceasefire agreement. We call on authorities to prioritize the needs of those displaced ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 July, 2015 | Topics:
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INL works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 July, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States is concerned over continued reports of arrests and excessive prison terms handed down to peaceful protesters under Article 18 of the Peaceful Assembly and Processions Act. Upholding an individual’s ability to exercise his or her basic rights of peaceful expression and assembly is central to any democracy, and fundamental to the on-going ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 July, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States welcomes the Union Election Commission’s (UEC) announcement that general elections will be held on November 8. The United States remains committed to supporting the holding of credible, transparent, and inclusive elections that reflect the will of the Myanmar people and that are held on time as scheduled, as an important marker in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 July, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy is deeply saddened by reports of the loss of life and property due to recent flooding in Sagaing and throughout Myanmar. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and commend the efforts to date to provide aid and ensure rapid humanitarian access to assess the damage and meet ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 July, 2015 | Topics:
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Mr. Vice President, Madam, Venerable Ashins, excellencies, distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen. Alone Mingalaba kh’mya! Welcome to you all. Thank you so much for braving the rain and the traffic to join my wife Min and me, as well as my colleagues from the U.S. Embassy, in celebrating the 239th birthday of the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 July, 2015 | Topics:
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Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Alone Mingalaba kh’mya! Welcome to you all. Thank you so much for joining my wife Min, and me, and my colleagues from the Jefferson Center and U.S. Embassy, to celebrate the 239th birthday of the United States of America. Thank you to Ko Saw Kyin Sein, the Jefferson Center and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 June, 2015 | Topics:
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Ladies and gentlemen, diplomatic colleagues, friends. Alo-mingalaba-kha-mya. I’m honored to be here once again at this Human Rights Human Dignity Film Festival, and to be asked to say a few words in support. The U.S. Embassy, and specifically USAID, is proud to continue to be one of the sponsors of this event. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 June, 2015 | Topics:
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Thousands of migrants from Burma and Bangladesh have become stranded in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea since May, increasing media and international attention on displacement and human rights issues in Burma, particularly relating to Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 June, 2015 | Topics:
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life and promotes accessibility to jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The ADA was the world’s first comprehensive law guaranteeing equal rights ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 June, 2015 | Topics:
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The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution, approved financing and insurance commitments to support eight private sector-led development projects in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 June, 2015 | Topics:
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Transparency – ForeignAssistance.gov is the United States Government’s main tool for improving transparency in U.S. foreign assistance spending. Transparency supports the accountability, effectiveness, and improved coordination of our foreign aid programs and enables the public to better understand U.S. foreign assistance investments around the world.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 June, 2015 | Topics:
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MODERATOR: We’re all here in Indonesia and overseas. As you know we have journalists on the call from KL and actually from around the world. The format will be as follows; we’ll start out with the Assistant Secretary who will deliver short remarks and then we’ll go to Mr. Tom Vargas from UNHCR for short ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 June, 2015 | Topics:
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THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you so much, Zin Mar, for your introduction and for your example and your commitment to build a free and open press in Myanmar, and all the hope that you represent. Please give her a big round of applause. She did an outstanding job. Well, to all of you, welcome to Washington. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 June, 2015 | Topics:
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From the moment our Nation first came together to declare the fundamental truth that all men are created equal, courageous and dedicated patriots have fought to refine our founding promise and broaden democracy’s reach. Over the course of more than two centuries of striving and sacrifice, our country has expanded civil rights and enshrined equal ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 29 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Yangon – During his May 21-22 visit to Naypyitaw and Yangon, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken emphasized the importance of continued political, economic, and social reforms to ensure sustained democratic change in Myanmar in his meetings with government, ethnic and civil society group leaders, political party representatives, and youth leaders. Deputy Secretary ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 May, 2015 | Topics:
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DEPUTY SECRETARY BLINKEN: I am very pleased to be with you today in Myanmar, and I thank the people of Myanmar for welcoming me and my colleagues with such kindness and warmth. Yesterday I met with President Thein Sein and other senior government leaders to discuss how the United States can continue to support the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 May, 2015 | Topics:
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DEPUTY SECRETARY BLINKEN: I am very pleased to be with you today in Myanmar, and I thank the people of Myanmar for welcoming me and my colleagues with such kindness and warmth. Yesterday I met with President Thein Sein and other senior government leaders to discuss how the United States can continue to support the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Security Message to U.S. Citizens May 21, 2015 Incidents Involving Taxis Recently, the Embassy has been alerted by taxi riders that there have been reports of male taxi drivers committing crimes against female passengers. These crimes have ranged from indecent exposure to attempted sexual assaults. In light of these incidents, U.S. Embassy Rangoon would like ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 May, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
All right, good afternoon. It is wonderful to be here at @america with all of you, and I want to start by thanking our Ambassador Bob Blake, first of all for his very kind words of introduction but much more important for his wonderful leadership of our embassy and his wonderful friendship with the people ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 May, 2015 | Topics:
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On May 19, the Initiative to Promote Fundamental Labor Rights and Practices in Myanmar (the Initiative) concluded its first Stakeholder Forum in Yangon. Over 200 participants, representing labor, business, and civil society interests, as well as governments and international organizations, took part in two days of lively and constructive discussions on labor law reform, labor ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 May, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States is deeply concerned about legislative passage of the Health Care for Population Control Bill in Burma, paving the way for it to be enacted into law. This bill and the three other draft bills to purportedly “protect race and religion,” which address religious conversion, interfaith marriage, and monogamy, contain provisions that could ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 May, 2015 | Topics:
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It is a pleasure to be here with you all this afternoon. Appreciate the opportunity. First, I have a whole host of thank you’s to all of you here. On behalf of the Myanmar Labor Initiative partners – the Governments of Myanmar, the United States, Japan, and Denmark, the International Labor Organization, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Thank you Colors Rainbow (thank you Aung Myo Min, UNAIDS) and thank you LGBTI community of Myanmar for inviting me to give opening remarks today, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. I am pleased to see the participation of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission at today’s event. It is wonderful the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 May, 2015 | Topics:
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a call to action, a plea to stand with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex communities (LGBTI) across the world and reaffirm our commitment to the equality and dignity of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Discrimination against LGBTI persons must end — ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam on May 16. While in Hanoi, Deputy Secretary Blinken will meet with senior Vietnamese government officials and representatives of civil society organizations. He will then travel on to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on May 19, where he will engage with youth at an ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 May, 2015 | Topics:
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During her visit, Ambassador Russell will meet with members of civil society, business owners and entrepreneurs, journalists, religious leaders, young people, women in technology, and internally displaced people. She will also meet with members of the Burmese government. Ambassador Russell’s discussions will focus on gender-based violence, women’s economic opportunities, and the critical role for women ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes met today at the White House with Burma’s Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Shwe Mann. Mr. Rhodes and Speaker Shwe Mann discussed the work of the Parliament and current efforts toward democratic reform in Burma, and Mr. Rhodes reiterated the U.S. commitment to deepen our bilateral engagement ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 6 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein will visit Burma together with Ambassador Andrew Bennett of Canada’s Office of Religious Freedom May 2-5. The Ambassadors will meet with religious and interfaith leaders, government officials, representatives of non-governmental organizations, students, and civil society activists, including representatives of Burma’s religious and ethnic minority communities. They ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 May, 2015 | Topics:
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Jakarta, Indonesia – The U.S. Government plans to contribute approximately $225,000 in emergency victim assistance funds to help support the efforts by the Government of Indonesia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to rescue hundreds of Burmese, Cambodian, Lao, and Thai fishermen who are victims of forced labor and stranded in Eastern Indonesia. This is in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 April, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States is concerned by reports that hundreds of Rakhine civilians have been displaced by recent fighting between the military and Arakan Army in Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State. We urge all parties to cease hostilities, and ensure the protection of civilians and timely delivery of all necessary humanitarian assistance to the affected population in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 April, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury today removed Burmese national, Win Aung, and two of his businesses from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list (SDN List). The United States has made clear that Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) – designated under any U.S. sanctions regime – can seek delisting.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 23 April, 2015 | Topics:
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April 21 marked the one-year anniversary of the death of U Win Tin. As Ambassador Mitchell said last year, “As newspaper editor, author, poet, and for nearly two decades, political prisoner, U Win Tin was a man of rare integrity and courage, a man who dedicated his life to democratic principles, particularly the principle of ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 April, 2015 | Topics:
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On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of the Thingyan Water Festival and New Year. Thingyan is a special occasion for celebration, prayer, and reflection. It is also a time for family, friends, and strangers alike to help ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 April, 2015 | Topics:
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“In keeping with our delegation’s priorities, we discussed security cooperation, human rights and trade. In all of our meetings, we emphasized President Obama’s priorities for Burma: progress toward peace; free, fair and on time elections; constitutional reform; respect for religious and ethnic minorities; and human rights.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 April, 2015 | Topics:
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Security Message to U.S. Citizens March 31, 2015 Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan) The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Burma that the Water Festival in Burma, also known as Thingyan, will take place the week of April 12. Revelers have been known to consume large amounts of alcohol, resulting ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message to U.S. Citizens March 31, 2015 Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan) The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Burma that the Water Festival in Burma, also known as Thingyan, will take place the week of April 12. Revelers have been known to consume large amounts of alcohol, resulting ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
We welcome news that the Union Government and ethnic armed groups have signed a joint declaration stating that they have finalized a draft nationwide ceasefire agreement. A nationwide ceasefire agreement would mark a potentially historic step towards achieving peace and national reconciliation, which has eluded the country for decades.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 March, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The United States is concerned by reports that the Government of Burma has filed criminal charges against peaceful protesters engaged in campaign activities advocating reform of the National Education Law. We call for the immediate, unconditional release of all individuals being detained in the country as a result of exercising their right to peacefully assemble. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 March, 2015 | Topics:
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From 1962 to 2011, Burma was ruled by a military-led government that isolated the country from the rest of the world. Burma’s economy is extremely under-developed, its civilian institutions are weak, and the criminal justice system is broken. Burma’s population has suffered from decades of severe poverty, discrimination, and a lack of access to government ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 March, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States welcomes the Myanmar government’s commitment to hold a general election in late 2015. The 2015 election will be an important milestone in Myanmar’s transition to democracy and an opportunity to reaffirm to the world its commitment to political reform. U.S. assistance supports the country’s efforts to prepare for this historic event. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 March, 2015 | Topics:
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The Embassy joins those here and around the world who were deeply disturbed and saddened by the pictures and reports of violence in Letpadan on March 10, as well as in Yangon on March 5. Such incidents clearly set back the cause of reconciliation, and threaten to lower mutual trust in the reform process of ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 March, 2015 | Topics:
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Today at the Embassy of the United States the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) Myanmar Chapter gave scholarships to 30 deserving University of Yangon students at the first annual AMCHAM Myanmar Chapter Scholarship Award Presentation. Recognizing the importance of education in improving the future prospects of young people in Myanmar, the American Chamber of Commerce ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 March, 2015 | Topics:
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The embassies of Australia, Denmark, the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America warmly welcome the political reforms that have occurred in Myanmar, particularly the Myanmar Government’s announcement that a general election will be held in late 2015. The election will be an important milestone in Myanmar’s transition to ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 March, 2015 | Topics:
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The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program organized the seminar with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and North Dakota Soybean Council. The Myanmar Food Processors and Exporters Association and Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers Association have endorsed the program. Held at the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake, the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 February, 2015 | Topics:
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The United States condemns the attack on a Myanmar Red Cross Society convoy in northern Shan State on February 17, which injured two humanitarian staff. Attacks on humanitarian workers, who often put themselves at personal risk to provide life-saving services to people in need, are unacceptable. We honor the brave work of the MRCS team, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 February, 2015 | Topics:
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On February 2, Counselor Tom Shannon and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Ambassador David Thorne led a U.S. delegation to the Extraordinary Meeting of the Friends of the Lower Mekong in Pakse, Laos. The Friends of the Lower Mekong, a donor coordination group, came together with the countries of the Lower Mekong to discuss the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 February, 2015 | Topics:
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard traveled to Rakhine State, Myanmar, January 16-19, 2015, visiting the state capital, Sittwe, conflict-affected villages in Maungdaw Township and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Sittwe. During the visit, she held discussions with state, district and township officials, Rakhine and Rohingya community ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Myanmar and the United States held the second Myanmar-U.S. Human Rights Dialogue in Nay Pyi Taw January 14-15 to discuss and exchange best practices in the field of human rights of both parties, and also on ongoing efforts to further promote and protect human rights in Myanmar.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 16 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard traveled to Rakhine State, Myanmar, January 16-19, 2015, visiting the state capital, Sittwe, conflict-affected villages in Maungdaw Township and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Sittwe. During the visit, she held discussions with state, district and township officials, Rakhine and Rohingya community ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 January, 2015 | Topics:
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This is my second time in Myanmar and I am grateful to be back. In fact, it is an honor to be back in Myanmar and to participate in today’s dialogue. On behalf of the U.S. military, please let me also express my gratitude that representatives from your military are here to participate in what ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 January, 2015 | Topics:
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Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell will lead a delegation of senior U.S. officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and USAID to the second U.S.-Burma Human Rights Dialogue January 11-17, 2015.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 January, 2015 | Topics:
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Do you like to eat fish? Fish is the primary source of animal protein for over 1 billion people. Check out the story below about USAID and the University of Arizona’s partnership with local universities and the Myanmar Fisheries Association to boost fish production in Myanmar! The first batch of fingerling sea bass, a high ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 January, 2015 | Topics:
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On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Myanmar as you celebrate the 67th anniversary of your nation’s independence. This day is an appropriate moment to reiterate America’s commitment to supporting your country as you continue down the path of reform towards a ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 January, 2015 | Topics:
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The Council is an industry-led initiative to maximize the ways in which technology can support Myanmar’s national development. The Council will help advance policies and programs in cooperation with a broad range of relevant stakeholders in civil society, the national ICT industry and government. As Myanmar continues its transition, the accumulated experience and world-class products ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 December, 2014 | Topics:
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Ambassador Mitchell went to People’s Park on Saturday to deliver remarks at the opening ceremony of the 66th International Human Rights Day event organized by Equality Myanmar. Ambassador Mitchell reiterated his pledge to work directly with the people of Myanmar, to advance human rights, empower civil society, and be a partner in Myanmar’s reforms.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 15 December, 2014 | Topics:
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Delegates from around the world came together 66 years ago amid the rubble of World War II to sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, articulating fundamental civil and political rights of all people, and reminding each of us of our responsibility to respect those rights. This past September, I was reminded of the power and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 December, 2014 | Topics:
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On December 2, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Virginia Murray met with representatives from Gender Equality Network, Women’s Organization Network, Akaya Women, UNFPA, and Triangle Women’s Support Group to discuss gender based violence (GBV) issues in Burma. DCM Murray discussed with participants the need for strong laws and policies to protect women’s rights, information and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 December, 2014 | Topics:
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U.S. companies are not only seeking investment opportunities in Burma but actively engaging local communities to support broad-based development. They are investing millions of dollars in microfinance for rural citizens, developing women entrepreneurs, training engineers and managers, offering apprenticeship opportunities to youth, and providing tens of millions of gallons of clean water to those without ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 November, 2014 | Topics:
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PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I’ve just had an opportunity to speak with an excellent cross-section of civil society organizations here in Myanmar -– women’s organizations, organizations focused on rule of law, we have the press association, the press council represented here, organizations championing the rights of the disabled, labor organizations, student organizations, groups that are concerned ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, Speeches
DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI: I’m sorry if we’ve kept you waiting. Let me just begin by saying what a great pleasure it is for me to welcome President Obama again to my house and to be able to meet all of you. I would just like to say that there have been those who ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, Speeches
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Myanmar Luu Ngae Myar Min Galarbar! (Applause.) It’s wonderful to be back in Myanmar. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Oh, we got some signs — “Reform is fake.” “Change…” — okay, well, you guys will have a chance to ask questions later. Yeah, you can put them away. That’s why ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, Speeches
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, Mr. President. It is a great pleasure to be back in this beautiful country and to once again have the opportunity to consult closely with all of our ASEAN partners. Today, I’m looking forward to continuing to build on the strong partnership between ASEAN and the United States that ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, Speeches
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I just had an excellent roundtable discussion with members of parliament as well as the speaker of the lower and upper chamber — I may not be describing the term properly — as well as Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who I will have an opportunity to visit later tomorrow. It was ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, Speeches
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to thank once again President Thein Sein for welcoming us, not only for the excellent arrangements that were made for the EAS and the U.S. ASEAN Summit, but also the opportunity to exchange ideas face-to-face. In part because of President Sein’s leadership, the democratization process in Myanmar is real and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 13 November, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders,, President Barack Obama, Speeches
Ambassador Derek Mitchell visited Myitkyina, Kachin State October 25-27. This was Ambassador Mitchell’s third visit to Kachin State as Ambassador; his first visit was in December 2012 and his second visit was in October 2013. During his three day visit, Ambassador Mitchell met with more than 150 members of Kachin society, including religious leaders, local ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 October, 2014 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens Town Hall Meeting for American Citizens Friday, October 24, 5-7pm U.S. Embassy Rangoon All American citizens living in Burma are welcome to attend a Town Hall Meeting at the U.S. Embassy on Friday, October 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ambassador Derek Mitchell will present an overview of recent developments in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for United States Citizens October 8, 2014 Bomb explosion in Taunggyi While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens in Burma, the recent explosion of one bomb and the discovery of two other unexploded bombs near police offices in Taunggyi, Shan State, prompt the Embassy to advise U.S. citizens residing in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 October, 2014 | Topics:
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Security Message for United States Citizens September 30, 2014 Violence in Kayin and Mon States While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens in Burma, recent clashes along the Burma-Thai border near Myawaddy, Kayin State and in Kyaik Mayaw Township, Mon State, the discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Myawaddy, Kayin ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 September, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon — The U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation were proud to host a book donation ceremony on September 10, 2014 at the American Center in Yangon. This event marked the eleventh Asia Foundation shipment and totaled 16,311 books, in 402 different titles. The U.S. Embassy and The Asia Foundation have partnered to donate over ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 September, 2014 | Topics:
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More than 200 entrepreneurs gathered in Yangon for an event organized by U.S. multinationals and the U.S. government to discuss how small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) can operate their businesses within the global supply chain.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 26 August, 2014 | Topics:
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The U.S. Government supports efforts to set a high standard for responsible business conduct in Burma and believes that this will have long-lasting positive impacts for both U.S. business and the Burmese people. Through the U.S. Responsible Investment Reporting Requirements, U.S. companies making significant investments in Burma must be fully transparent about payments made to ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Building on a long legacy of support for the aspirations of the Burmese people, the United States is providing assistance to deepen and accelerate Burma’s political, economic, and social transition; promote and strengthen respect for human rights; deliver the benefits of reform to the country’s people; and support the development of a stable society that ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – “Today marks the 26th anniversary of a tragic day in the modern history of this country, a day of bloodshed and sacrifice for those who marched for change. Last year, members of the current government joined those who marched, and families who lost their loved ones that day, in a remarkable ceremony dedicated ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 8 August, 2014 | Topics:
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Today, over 60 judges from union, regional and district levels along with officials from related government ministries gathered in Nay Pyi Taw to learn from U.S. legal experts about international practices used by courts to protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). At a three-day workshop organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 18 July, 2014 | Topics:
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International and Local reporters
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 July, 2014 | Topics:
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I want to thank the corporate sponsors who are listed on the banner there – all of whom, by the way, are doing outstanding work in demonstrating corporate social responsibility and investing in this country’s future. I want to thank Minister U Soe Thane and Deputy Foreign Minister Thant Kyaw for joining us tonight, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 July, 2014 | Topics:
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MYANMAR NATIONAL DEFENSE COLLEGE SPEECH
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski led an interagency delegation to Burma comprising senior officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury, and the National Security Council staff June 22-28. The delegation held discussions with senior Union Government, military, and parliamentary officials including Minister of Foreign Affairs U ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the bilateral relationship, Ambassador Mitchell invited community leaders, government officials, academics, and civil society actors to celebrate the United States’ Independence Day at the Jefferson Center on June 21. The Jefferson Center boasts 5,000 members and provides information resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities for the Mandalay community and others. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Thank you so much for joining me and my colleagues from the U.S. Embassy this evening to celebrate the 238th birthday of the United States. I’m honored to be the first U.S. ambassador to host an Independence Day event at our Jefferson Center in Mandalay. The Center, once the U.S. consulate, remains a symbol of ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 25 June, 2014 | Topics:
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The United States supports Burma’s ongoing reform efforts, and believes that the participation of U.S. businesses in Burma’s economy can be a model for responsible investment and business operations that encourage further change, promote inclusive economic development, and contribute to the welfare of the Burmese people. Increasing U.S. trade and investment in Burma will bring ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Mingalaba kh’mya. Hello and welcome. I’m honored to be back at the Human Rights Human Dignity International Film Festival. Congratulations to Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi and the other festival organizers. Once again done an incredible job with the festival this year to showcase films focused on human rights here and around the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 19 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Assistant Secretary Russel:to the United States, to see what we are doing, to learn alongside of us and to make your own judgments about what you want to bring back. Sometimes, you bring back ideas about how you can do exactly what your American friends and counterparts are doing. Sometimes, you come back ideas where ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 18 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Thank you, Ambassador Mitchell. It is wonderful to be here at a time of such great opportunity for this beautiful country and its people. As President Obama said when he was here in 2012 — the first U.S. President ever to visit Myanmar — the United States values the friendship between our two nations and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 17 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Talking Points: Mingalaba. Good to see so many old friends here this morning. Last year, when I spoke at a similar event, I bought a beautiful painting of a bowl fruit created by a man who painted it with his feet. That painting now hangs in my office at the US Embassy. I ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Good evening everyone. Thank you for joining us. This is Paul Watzlavick at the U.S. Department of State Media Hub in Tokyo. Today we have with us Assistant Secretary Daniel Russel, who is in Rangoon attending the ASEAN Senior Official Meetings. He will be talking to us from there to discuss his feedback from the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 June, 2014 | Topics:
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Construction signed a letter of agreement on May 27 to improve the safety of the Yangon-Mandalay Highway. The highway is the main ground route from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw, through the center of the country. U.S. architecture and engineering experts will train ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Today at a signing ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Derek J. Mitchell and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Chris Milligan, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced that the company is partnering with USAID to invest in the social and economic growth. By producing its products from two factories in Yangon, Gap Inc. becomes ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 June, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – During her June 6-7 visit, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with President Thein Sein, Vice President Nyan Tun, Speaker of the Lower House Thura Shwe Mann, several Union Government ministers, Chair of the Lower House Rule of Law and Tranquility Committee Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, civil society leaders, and executives ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 June, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Message for U.S. Citizens May 28, 2014 Thailand Travel Alert The U.S. Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens reconsider any non-essential travel to Thailand, particularly Bangkok, due to ongoing political and social unrest and restrictions on internal movements, including an indefinite nighttime curfew throughout Thailand. The Department of State has advised official U.S. government travelers ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 May, 2014 | Topics:
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Thank you for the kind welcome. I want to thank Myanmar ISIS for the opportunity to be here today. A special thanks to Myanmar ISIS chairman Ambassador U Nyunt Maung Shein, Thwin Htet Lin, and the ISIS team for this opportunity. A warm hello to current and former MOFA officials, fellow diplomats, other ISIS members, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 May, 2014 | Topics:
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Message for U.S. Citizens May 27, 2014 Internal Revenue Service Webinar on Reporting Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts to be Held on June 4, 2014 To assist all taxpayers in meeting their foreign bank account reporting requirements, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting a webinar regarding the Reporting of Foreign Financial Accounts on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 May, 2014 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy would like to convey the following information to Diversity Visa registrants who have been selected for the Diversity Visa 2015 (DV-2015) program. DV-2015 program selection results became available on May 1, and DV-2015 registrants may view their selection notification online at the Entrant Status Check (ESC) website, http://www.dvlottery.state.gov.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 May, 2014 | Topics:
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Security Message for United States Citizens May 14, 2014 Curfew in Sittwe, Rakhine State The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon alerts U.S. citizens in Burma that Rakhine State Police have announced that beginning May 31, they will arrest persons who do not abide by the curfew currently in effect in Sittwe from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 May, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – During her May 7-10 visit to Yangon, Naypyitaw, Meikhtila, and Mandalay, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall met with senior government officials, including Vice President Nyan Tun, Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, Presidential Ministers U Soe Thein and U Aung Min, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wunna Maung ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 9 May, 2014 | Topics:
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In honor of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, watch Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel discuss the importance of press freedom during his recent visit to Yangon.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 3 May, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel visited April 28-29 where he met with senior Union Government officials in Naypyitaw, including Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, Minister of Information Aung Kyi, and Minister of Culture Aye Myint Kyu, to discuss the bilateral relationship, press freedom, and cultural exchanges. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 30 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Today, President Obama hosted a town hall with youth from across the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). YSEALI is the President’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in ASEAN, deepen engagement with young leaders on key regional and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – Today, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell released the followed statement on the death of U Win Tin. “It was with great sadness that I learned of my friend U Win Tin’s passing this morning. As newspaper editor, author, poet, and for nearly two decades, political prisoner, U Win Tin was a man of rare ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel visited Myanmar April 9 – 10 to meet with senior Union Government officials in Naypyitaw and Yangon, including President Thein Sein, Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, Information Minister Aung Kyi, and Deputy Minister for Border Affairs Maung Maung Ohn, as well ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 11 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Security Message to United States April 4, 2014 Burmese Water Festival (Thingyan) Water Festival in Burma, also known as Thingyan, will take place the week of April 13, 2014. While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens, some past Thingyans have been marred by violence. A bomb attack in 2010 at one of ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 4 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – Patricia Loui, Member of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), discussed enhanced economic engagement in meetings with Union Government officials, U.S. business representatives, and local business leaders during a March 25-28 visit to Yangon and Naypyitaw. This visit follows Ex-Im Bank’s February 6 announcement that ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 April, 2014 | Topics:
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Security Message for United States Citizens March 29, 2014 Ongoing Violence in Rakhine State While there are no known specific threats against U.S. citizens in Rakhine State, ongoing mob violence prompts the Embassy to advise U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Burma to avoid travel to Rakhine State, except to the tourist resort Ngapali ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 29 March, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – We are deeply concerned by mob violence in Sittwe over the past day targeting international NGOs that has resulted in the destruction of property and the emergency relocation of international aid workers, including at least three Americans, to safe havens. Despite some efforts by local authorities to ensure the security of humanitarian workers, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 March, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – The U.S. State Department’s Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman reinforced the U.S. rebalance to the Asian Pacific region, and in particular Southeast Asia, during her March 6-7 visit to Yangon and Naypyitaw. She discussed bilateral cooperation in support of further democratic and economic reforms in meetings with ethnic and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 March, 2014 | Topics:
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Yangon – Administrator Rajiv Shah yesterday helped deliver the first liter of clean drinking water under the Global Development Alliance (GDA) between the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Procter & Gamble (P&G) to improve health in this country. This milestone first liter, which marks the launch of the partnership, was delivered at a ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 February, 2014 | Topics:
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YANGON – Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), yesterday called for broad-ranging partnerships to boost the country’s agricultural development. Shah made these remarks during a keynote address delivered at the Yangon headquarters of the Livelihoods and Food Security (LIFT) Multi-Donor Trust Fund – a fund to which USAID ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 February, 2014 | Topics:
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YANGON– Today the Yangon Institute of Economics (YECO) launched the first of several new “entrepreneurship” centers. The HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurship Center (HP LIFE) is part of a program aimed at helping Myanmar cultivate small businesses and support the country’s future business leaders.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 24 February, 2014 | Topics:
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Today, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell and Union Deputy Minister of Culture U Than Swe hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Shwe Nan-Daw Monastery (Shwe Kyaung) in Mandalay to formally commence a historic preservation partnership between the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Culture. Over the next two years, U.S.-funded specialists will train local craftsmen ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 February, 2014 | Topics:
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Today, U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell delivered a lecture on the United States’ commitment to the Asia Pacific region, including bilateral cooperation as this country undertakes further democratic and economic reforms, to an audience of 170 students and faculty at Mandalay University. Speaking at the event attended by undergraduate and graduate students from the university’s International ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 14 February, 2014 | Topics:
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EXIM provides U.S. businesses with solutions to protect against foreign buyer nonpayment and in turn support the export of more American.-made goods and services. One product in particular that allows businesses to protect themselves against foreign buyer nonpayment is Export Credit Insurance.
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 February, 2014 | Topics:
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From January 9-10, 2014, a delegation from the Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) and the Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) traveled to Naypyitaw where CLDP hosted a two-day workshop on energy and natural resource-related financial modeling for 30 Myanmar government officials from the Central Bank, the Auditor General’s Office, ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 January, 2014 | Topics:
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced the award of a $5 million cooperative agreement to the
International Labour Organization to implement a project to reduce child labor in Burma and support the Government of Burma’s efforts to comply with international standards. The project will: Support research and collection of data ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 2 January, 2014 | Topics:
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