Buddhist monks and nationalists assembled outside the US embassy in April to denounce the use of the term “Rohingya” in an embassy statement.
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US embassy apologises for tear gas incident in Rangoon
“At first, we [neighbours] could smell it. Then it became unbearable, and people started running around. The fumes lingered for about 20-25 minutes, burning our eyes, and causing breathing difficulties.”
Child protestors arrested outside US embassy
June 4, 2009 (DVB) , Burmese police have arrested four children and two adults outside the US Embassy in Rangoon who were protesting for the release of a family member detained by Burmese authorities. The protest happened around 10am this morning after they had met with US embassy officials. They were reportedly holding a banner …
US embassy still denied access to 'swimmer'
May 13, 2009 (DVB), The US Embassy in Rangoon is yet to meet the man arrested last week after allegedly entering imprisoned opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's compound, although they remain optimistic that permission will be granted. The news comes a day after allegations surfaced that the man in question, US citizen John William …
Indonesian anti-terror unit arrests Burmese embassy plot suspects
Indonesian anti-terrorism police arrest five men suspected of being members of a militant group accused of plotting several attacks in the country, including a bomb plot against the Burmese embassy in May.
DVB Reports: Loud Mass Protests at Burma embassy and UN in Bangkok
Burmese living in Thailand protested on Feb. 1, 2023 – on the second anniversary of the military coup that ousted the elected government and replaced it with a junta – outside of the Embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok. Protesters marched to the UN headquarters in Thailand to demand international action and accountability for the crimes …