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The United States Announces More Than $170 Million In Additional Humanitarian Assistance For Vulnerable People In Burma And Bangladesh

Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S.

Burma’s Military Regime Executes Pro-Democracy Leaders

The cruelty and injustice of Burma’s military regime knows no bounds.

Five Years After Start Of Rohingya Genocide

August 25, 2022 marks five years since members of Burma’s military embarked on a horrific campaign of genocide and terror against Rohingya in Burma. Burma’s military raped, tortured, and murdered thousands in their attempt to destroy the Rohingya people.

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to Bangladesh

On May 11, Deputy Administrator Coleman completed her trip to Bangladesh to assess the realities on the ground of the humanitarian crisis that has resulted from the genocide against the Rohingya in Burma.

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Meeting with United Nations Special Envoy to Burma Noeleen Heyzer

Yesterday, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman spoke with United Nations Special Envoy to Burma Noeleen Heyzer to discuss the humanitarian situation in the country, including efforts to secure humanitarian access to populations in need.

USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Meeting with Aung Myo Min, Human Rights Minister, National Unity Government of Burma

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman met with Aung Myo Min, Human Rights Minister, National Unity Government of Burma, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Burma and efforts to support the restoration of Burma's path to inclusive democracy.

The United States Announces More Than $152 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma and Bangladesh

Today, the United States announced more than $152 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, including support for those affected by ongoing violence in Burma, refugees from Burma in Bangladesh, and Bangladeshi host communities.

Administrator Samantha Power on Designation of Atrocities Against Rohingya as Genocide

Today, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced that the United States has determined that the Burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya people.

Marking One Year After The Military Coup In Burma

One year ago, Burma's military launched a coup d’état that derailed Burma's long struggle for peace, democracy, and freedom and closed the door on its recent democratic opening.

United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh Regional Crisis

Today, during a virtual high-level side event of the 76th UN General Assembly, the United States announced nearly $180 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees, affected host communities in Bangladesh, and the people of Burma.