Important discussion with @RapporteurUN Andrews on addressing the human rights crisis in Burma. Promoting accountability for the military’s horrific violence is vital for ending the crisis and establishing genuine and inclusive democracy in Burma. pic.twitter.com/69exPgvslo
— Derek Chollet (@CounselorDOS) January 24, 2023
In February of 2021, Myanmar’s military directed areal assault and organized military attacks on pro-democracy advocates. Following the assault the United States has imposed significant sanctions on Myanmar’s militant government. Essentially resulting in a civil war that continues today, this tweet, which was retweeted by the US Embassy of Myanmar, demonstrates that the United States stands with pro-democracy fighters and is proactive in Myanmar’s journey to free democracy and protection of human rights. Questions that rise from this tweet include but is not limited to: who is funding the anti-democracy military government? What other aid has the United States and other nations provided, if so, to the pro-democracy party? How are world leaders, especially in surrounding countries, holding the instigators accountable?