Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in Undermining the Democratic Election Process in Bangladesh

The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi individuals responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh. Read More»

United States to Provide Additional Humanitarian Assistance to People in Burma, Bangladesh, and the Region

Today, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and announced more than $74 million in additional U.S. humanitarian assistance to support humanitarian responses in the region, including nearly $61 million to support Rohingya internally displaced in Burma as well as Rohingya refugees and their ... Read More»

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Meets with the Honorable PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met with the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on July 13, 2023.   Read More»

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to India and Bangladesh

Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya will travel to India and Bangladesh July 8-14, 2023.  Read More»

Burmese Military Arrests of Civilian Government Leaders

The United States expresses grave concern and alarm regarding reports that the Burmese military has detained multiple civilian government leaders, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and civil society leaders. Read More»

Harassment of the Family Members of Uighur Activists and Survivors in Xinjiang, China

The United States remains deeply troubled by multiple reports that the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has harassed, imprisoned, or arbitrarily detained family members of Uighur Muslim activists and survivors of Xinjiang internment camps who have made their stories public.  In some cases, these abuses occurred shortly after meetings with senior State ... Read More»
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