Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) called for stronger U.S. engagement with the country’s democratic movement, expressing concern over China’s role in supporting Myanmar’s military authorities during a briefing held at the Rayburn House Office Building on July 24th.
“As everyone knows, the military is trying to deceive the international community through false narratives. If Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is alive and in good health, they should allow international leaders and the United Nations special envoy to meet with her. Their refusal to do so suggests that they are facing serious difficulties. They…
“We organized this campaign because our country’s leader remains imprisoned. She and other political prisoners have been held in prisons for more than five years. That is why we are speaking out and calling for their release. We will continue organizing campaigns like this in the future.” — Nay Lewis, Myanmar democracy activist Members of…