On the Situation in Burma’s Rakhine State
PRESS STATEMENT
MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON
PRESS STATEMENT
MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON
MAY 21, 2024
The United States is deeply troubled by the reports of increased violence and intercommunal tension in Rakhine State, including reports of towns being burned and residents, including Rohingya, being displaced. These developments follow concerning reports of forced conscription of Rohingya, as well as the spread of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech.