U.S., partners urge Burma’s military to release journalists By Leigh Hartman – Apr 7, 2021 The United States and dozens of other countries are calling on Burma’s military to release all those unjustly detained, including imprisoned journalists, and end its violence against the Burmese people. “We are appalled by the escalating violence in Myanmar …
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United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release March 10, 2021 NOTE: This is issued in the United States’ capacity as President of the UN Security Council. Statement by the President of the Security Council on Myanmar, March 10, 2021 “The Security Council, recalling its Press …
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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma FEBRUARY 28, 2021 The United States is alarmed by the Burmese security forces’ violence against peaceful protestors. The killings today represent an escalation of the ongoing crackdown on pro-democracy protestors since the February 1 coup. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the …
Read More» Time for Myanmar’s Military to End All Forms of Child Soldiering By George N. Sibley This Op-Ed was originally published by Frontier Myanmar on August 16, 2020. During my three years in Myanmar at the United States embassy, I have been privileged to meet people who inspire me with their dedication to making their communities better. While …
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