UNDER SECRETARY HALE’S CALL WITH STATE COUNSELLOR AUNG SAN SUU KYI

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October 27, 2020

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale spoke today with Burmese State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to reaffirm American support for democratic reforms and humanitarian relief efforts in Burma and a credible, transparent, and inclusive national election in November. Under Secretary Hale pressed the Burmese government to end conflict across the country and secure the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingya and other refugees and internally displaced persons.