DVB sat down with Ambassador Mitchell to discuss how the challenge an the opportunity of Burma’s upcoming election. How resilient is Burmese democracy?
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British ambassador lauds return of MSF to Arakan
“The responsibility for health and education in Rakhine State is the government’s responsibility, and the way to facilitate aid is through INGOs. The plan to allow MSF back should improve…
US Ambassador leads fact-finding mission in Kachin
American diplomats led by US Ambassador to Burma Derek Mitchell met with Kachin state officials and civil society groups as the Burmese military intensifies their dry season offensive against the…
British ambassador visits Arakan state
A British delegation led by Ambassador Andrew Heyn toured Arakan state’s capital Sittwe on 2 October where they met with political parties and civil society groups
US appoints Mitchell as ambassador to Burma
The US Senate confirmed Derek Mitchell’s appointment as America continues to engage Bura and seeks to consolidate the country’s diplomatic pivot to Asia