U.S. Envoy To Myanmar, Derek Mitchell, Visits Yangon
YANGON, Myanmar — The United States' special envoy to Myanmar has arrived for his second visit in two months amid hope that Myanmar's government is serious about political reform.
A Myanmar official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to release information, says Derek Mitchell arrived in Yangon on Monday and will travel to the capital, Naypyitaw, to meet with government leaders.
Mitchell said last week after Myanmar released about 200 political prisoners that Washington sees encouraging signs of openness in the country, which was under military rule for decades until this past March.
The U.S. Embassy, which declined to confirm Mitchell's arrival, says Mitchell will visit frequently to engage with the government while continuing to express concerns about repression.
(This version corrects that Myanmar official, not U.S. Embassy, confirmed Mitchell's visit.)
A Myanmar official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to release information, says Derek Mitchell arrived in Yangon on Monday and will travel to the capital, Naypyitaw, to meet with government leaders.
Mitchell said last week after Myanmar released about 200 political prisoners that Washington sees encouraging signs of openness in the country, which was under military rule for decades until this past March.
The U.S. Embassy, which declined to confirm Mitchell's arrival, says Mitchell will visit frequently to engage with the government while continuing to express concerns about repression.
(This version corrects that Myanmar official, not U.S. Embassy, confirmed Mitchell's visit.)
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