BRI Held the 7th Hybrid Congressional Briefing on Burma
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 PM (ET)
Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building (Room SD-B48) 50 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Click here to view a recording of the briefing.
PROGRAM
Moderator: Zo Tum Hmung, President & CEO, Burma Research Institute
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Remarks
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development – Click here to view the video remarks
- Rep. Bill Huizenga (R, MI-04), Chair, House Foreign Affairs’s South and Central Asia Subcommittee – Click here to view the statement
- H.E. Mahn Winn Khaing Thann — Prime Minister, National Unity Government of Myanmar – Click here to view the video remarks. Click here to view the written statement.
- Khu Oo Reh — Chairperson, Interim Executive Council of Karenni State; Chairman, Karenni National Progressive Party – Click here to listen to his audio remarks. Click here to view the written statement.
- Daw Phyu Phyu Thin — Member of Parliament; Secretary Board Member, Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) – Click here to view the video remarks
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Panelists
- Kyaw Zaw — Advisor to the President, National Unity Government of Myanmar – Click here to view the statement he gave in person
- P’doh Saw Tawnee — Head of Foreign Affairs & Spokesperson, Karen National Union – Click here to view the video remarks. Click here to view the written statement.
- Moe Zaw Oo — Counselor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Unity Government of Myanmar – Click here to view the statement he gave in person
- May Sabe Phyu — Coordinator, Women Advocacy Coalition – Myanmar; Executive Director, Gender Equality Network – Click here to view the statement she gave in person
- Maung Tun Khin — President, Burmese Rohingya Organization UK – Click here to view the statement he gave live via Zoom
1:15 PM – 1:50 PM: Q & A and Discussions
Photos from the briefing:
Zo Tum Hmung,
Moderator, President & CEO of BRI
Zo Tum Hmung Giving Opening Remarks
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Representative Bill Huizenga (R, MI-04)
H.E. Mahn Winn Khaing Thann — Prime Minister, National Unity Government of Myanmar
Khu Oo Reh — Chairperson, Interim Executive Council of Karenni State; Chairman, Karenni National Progressive Party
Daw Phyu Phyu Thin — Member of Parliament; Secretary Board Member, Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)
Kyaw Zaw — Advisor to the President, National Unity Government of Myanmar
P’doh Saw Tawnee — Head of Foreign Affairs & Spokesperson, Karen National Union
Moe Zaw Oo — Counselor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Unity Government of Myanmar
May Sabe Phyu — Coordinator, Women Advocacy Coalition – Myanmar; Executive Director, Gender Equality Network
Maung Tun Khin — President, Burmese Rohingya Organization UK
BRI Volunteers with the Panelists
BRI Volunteers with Sen. Van Hollen’s Staffer
US Capitol, Washington, D.C.
