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Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 12, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 12, 2023 EVENT: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology reported that Cyclone Mocha is approximately 520 nautical miles southwest of Sittwe and continues to move north toward the Rakhine coast toward Kyaukphyu. Rain is already affecting parts of Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon, and Rakhine and is expected ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Burma | 12 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Natural Disaster Alert: Cyclone Mocha – May 10, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Natural Disaster Alert – May 10, 2023 EVENT: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology predicts that Cyclone Mocha will affect the Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon, and Rakhine regions starting today, May 10, 2023. Under cyclonic conditions, please be aware of strong winds, heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides in the hilly ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Security Alert – May 1, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – May 1, 2023 Event:  The consecration ceremony of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda in Yangon by 11,111 monks is scheduled for 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. on May 2, 2023. Due to potential traffic congestion, it is recommended to avoid Pyay Road and the Shwe Dagon Pagoda and ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Security Alert – April 7, 2023

U.S. Embassy in Myanmar Security Alert – April 7, 2023 Event: People Defense Forces-affiliated groups have warned the media of their plans to attack military regime-affiliated locations especially during the Thingyan Water Festival. The Thingyan Water Festival will be observed April 13-17, 2023. Expect road closures, heavy traffic, and increased pedestrian traffic in downtown Yangon ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Burma | 7 April, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Thingyan Water Festival

The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma

The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, 2023 We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD). The people voted overwhelmingly to re-elect the NLD and other parties in November ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Burma | 31 March, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State, | Tags: Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma

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