3 years ago
The United States has said it will temporarily allow Myanmar's citizens, who are in a political crisis, to stay in the United States.
President Joe Biden's administration has temporarily allowed Myanmar residents to stay in the United States amid unrest following a military coup on February 1.
"The military coup and unrest inside the country have created a humanitarian crisis in many parts of the country, so we are going to give them temporary permission to stay in the United States," said Home Minister Alejandro Mayorcas.
Home Minister Mayorcas also informed that ministry has reached the decision in consultation with the concerned bodies.
"Because of unrest in Myanmar, if someone wants to leave Myanmar and come to the United States for a while, or if they are in the United States but do not want to return to Myanmar, they can be given temporary protection," said Home Minister Mayorcas.
Home Minister Mayorcas said the decision would apply to those who move after March 11.
Many countries around the world, including the United States, have objected to military coup in Myanmar and called for democracy.
At least 60 people have been killed and more than 1,800 arrested so far in the month-and-a-half-long agitation, but the agitation continues.
