US Expresses Deep Concerns over Burma’s Extension of State of Emergency
As Burma’s military government extends the state of emergency for an additional six months, the United States has voiced profound apprehension. This extension, announced on Monday, has led to a postponement of the promised elections set to take place in August. As the Burmese army continues to combat anti-coup adversaries throughout the nation, the US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, emphasizes the grave consequences of the military junta’s decision.
Miller asserts, “The United States is deeply concerned about the Burmese military junta’s expansion of the state of emergency. This action has plunged the country into violence and instability.” For over two years, Burma has been grappling with turmoil following a coup that ousted the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. This violent crackdown on dissidents has ignited a nationwide struggle, further exacerbating the country’s economic woes.
Highlighting the severity of the situation, Miller explains, “Since the overthrow of the democratically elected government more than two years ago, the junta has conducted numerous air strikes, burning tens of thousands of homes and displacing over 1.6 million people.” The junta’s widespread atrocities and disregard for the Burmese people’s democratic aspirations have only protracted the crisis, intensifying international concern.
In response to this worrisome development, the US State Department affirms its commitment to working alongside allies and partners to employ both political and economic measures in holding the Burmese government accountable. Last month, Washington implemented sanctions on Myanmar’s defense ministry, as well as two banks under its control, namely the Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and the Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank.
The United States remains resolute in its mission to address the dire situation in Burma, emphasizing the need to restore democratic principles and ensure the well-being of the Burmese people. Strategic measures will continue to be implemented, with the goal of urging the military junta to reconsider its actions and restore stability to the embattled nation.
AFP – a spokesperson for the US State Department states that the US There are deep concerns about the decision of the Burmese military government to extend the country’s state of emergency for another six months.
The extension, announced on Monday, led to a delay in the elections that the army had promised to hold in August. While the army continues to fight anti-coup opponents across the country,
“The United States is very concerned about the Burmese military junta’s expansion of the state of emergency. That happened as the regime plunged the country into violence and instability,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.
The Southeast Asian country has been wracked by violence since a coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s government more than two years ago and a bloody crackdown on dissidents. that sparked a national struggle At the same time, it weakens the economy.
“Since the overthrow of a democratically elected government more than two years ago, the junta has carried out hundreds of air strikes. Tens of thousands of homes were burned. and displaced more than 1.6 million people,” Miller said.
“The widespread atrocities and disregard for the democratic aspirations of the Burmese people by the junta prolonged the crisis,” said a US State Department spokesman.
“The United States will continue to work with our partners and allies to use political and economic tools to hold the government accountable,” Miller added.
last month Washington imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s defense ministry and two banks it controls, the Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and the Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank.
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