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 increased in recent months.  Violence may spread beyond these two townships.

Actions to Take:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Review your personal security plans.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Make contingency plans to leave.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma

+95-1-536-509

ACSRangoon@state.gov

https://mm.usembassy.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Burma Country Information

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By U.S. Mission Burma | 10 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages