Concern for Growing Violence in Rakhine and Chin States, Burma

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Concern for Growing Violence in Rakhine and Chin States, Burma 04/01/2020 10:38 AM EDT Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson The United States is deeply troubled by escalating violence in northern Rakhine State and Chin State, where dozens have been killed and thousands have been displaced in recent months. We express our deepest sympathies for all those affected by the violence, including the hundreds of families whose homes were recently destroyed. We call on all parties to cease fighting, take necessary precautions to protect local communities, and pursue peaceful dialogue. For decades, the United States has partnered with those in Burma in support of their democratic aspirations and their pursuit of peace and prosperity. Since 2012, we have funded large-scale efforts at decreasing violence, promoting human rights, and finding peace for all in Rakhine State. After the onset of the Rakhine State crisis in 2017, the people of the United States have given more than $820 million to ease humanitarian suffering of all affected by the crisis and find a way to resolve the ongoing emergency. The current situation is exacerbated by ongoing restrictions on humanitarian and media access, and the prolonged internet blackout, which cut communities off from lifesaving assistance and vital information. Access to humanitarian assistance and information are all the more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. We call on the Government of Burma to allow unhindered humanitarian access and to restore internet access. We also call on others to provide additional assistance and avoid actions that would further destabilize the region.   Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520