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McConnell Presses Secretary Rubio on Burma; Rubio Reaffirms Support for Democracy, but Action Must Be Taken
June 4, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ellicott City, Maryland – At a Senate Appropriations hearing on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about delays in Burma Act funding and concerns that U.S. policy is shifting away from supporting Burma’s democratic movement. Secretary Rubio responded by reaffirming the Administration’s support for…
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Burmese Military Burns Historic Catholic Church Compound in Karenni State; BRI Urges Trump Administration to Determine Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes
May 19, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELLICOTT CITY, MD — On the morning of May 13, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Burma local time, soldiers from the 102nd and 427th Infantry Battalions set fire to three nunnery buildings and a wooden warehouse within the compound of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Doungankha village, Demoso Township, Karenni…
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BRI Held the 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma
April 16, 2026
Ellicott City, Maryland —The Burma Research Institute (BRI) held on April 15, 2026 its 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma. BRI extends its gratitude to Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for his generous support of this briefing. Title: After the Sham Elections – U.S. Opportunities and Challenges. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 12:00– 2:00…
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Reminder: 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma
April 13, 2026
INVITATION Ellicott City, Maryland —The Burma Research Institute (BRI) invites you to join its 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma: After the Sham Elections – U.S. Opportunities and Challenges On April 10, 2026, Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Burma’s 2021 military coup, was sworn as the country’s president, with key regime allies China and…
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BRI Meets with State Department, Urges Action on Persecuted Christians in Burma
March 27, 2026
ELLICOTT CITY, MD –– On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Burma Research Institute (BRI) delegates met with Principal Advisor Mark Walker for Global Religious Freedom, at the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC. BRI is deeply grateful for his time and close attention to our January 2026 report: Burma: Severe Violations of Religious Freedom Against…
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