We are horrified by reports that security forces opened fire against, ran over, and killed several peaceful protesters this morning in Yangon. We support the right of the people of Burma to protest peacefully. The military’s widespread use of brutal violence underscores the urgency of restoring Burma’s path to inclusive democracy. We stand with the ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 5 December, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Statement, Violence in Yangon
Statement from Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar June 21, 2020 It has been one year since the restriction of mobile data services in parts of Rakhine and Chin States, which has curtailed communication and access to information for as many as one million people. Further restrictions have since been imposed on several news outlets and journalists. ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 21 June, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Diplomatic Missions in Myanmar, Statement
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Attack on WHO, Rakhine, Statement
Statement from Ambassadors to Myanmar 1 April 2020 On 23 March, the UN Secretary General called for armed groups across the world to implement a global ceasefire. The Ambassadors listed below echo this call. We are deeply concerned about the high level of fighting, casualties and civilian displacement occurring in Rakhine and Chin States, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: News | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Novel Coronavirus, Statement, Statement from Ambassadors to Myanmar
On January 31, following an extensive review and engagement period with countries around the world, the President signed a Proclamation on Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry. This Proclamation directs the Departments of State and Homeland Security to restrict the entry of certain nationals of countries identified as deficient in information ...
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By U.S. Mission Burma | 1 February, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, U.S. & Burma | Tags: Presidential Proclamation, Statement
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
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
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
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
