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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the 2021 Military Coup in Burma
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing to examine the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma and the subsequent violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. The committee reviewed the military's seizure of power, the detention of elected leaders, and the formation of a national unity government by opposition groups.
This hearing serves as an official record of the U.S. government's assessment of the political crisis in Burma, which impacts U.S. foreign policy, international sanctions, and humanitarian support strategies.
Who It Affects
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Burmese citizens
Citizens are subject to military rule, detention, and violence following the coup.
Burmese military (Tatmadaw)
The military is the governing body that seized power and is currently managing the state and responding to protests.
Key Facts
- The Burmese military (Tatmadaw) seized control of the government on February 1, 2021.
- Elected leaders, including President Win Myint and Aung San Suu Kyi, were detained.
- More than 750 people have been killed by the military since the coup began.
- Over 3,400 people have been detained nationwide since the coup.
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- More than 50 children have been killed by military violence.
- A committee representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) was formed to restore civilian rule.
- The CRPH has formed a national unity government to represent the Burmese people.
- The hearing was held on May 4, 2021, via WebEx.
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