Rakhine Archives

Statement from Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar

Statement from Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar June 27, 2020 We are deeply concerned by the reports of the Myanmar Military’s clearance operations along the Kyauktan village tract in Rathedaung Township, Rakhine State and the worsening humanitarian and security situation in Rakhine and southern Chin State. We are aware of the historic impacts of such operations ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 27 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar, Joint Statement, Rakhine, Rakhine State

Embassy Statement on Attack on WHO in Rakhine

The United States condemns the attack on a clearly marked World Health Organization vehicle in Rakhine State on April 20, which resulted in the death of one WHO employee and the wounding of a health worker. These two individuals were courageous Myanmar citizens who were transporting COVID-19 tests as part of an effort to protect ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Attack on WHO, Rakhine, Statement

US Embassy’s Statement on the Recent Events in Rakhine State

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Burma | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Rakhine, Rohingya

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