Kamala Harris Warns of Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar

Harris Raises Concerns During ASEAN Summit

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, has expressed concern about the ongoing violence in Myanmar, calling it "ethnic cleansing" during her speech at the ASEAN summit in Cambodia.

Harris's comments come as the military junta in Myanmar continues its violent crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. The United Nations has estimated that over 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee Myanmar since 2017, with many seeking refuge in neighboring Bangladesh.

Harris Calls for International Action

In her speech, Harris urged ASEAN member states to take action to end the violence and hold the Myanmar military accountable.

"We must not stand idly by as a genocide is taking place," Harris said. "We must work together to ensure that those responsible for these atrocities are held accountable."

Harris's comments were met with mixed reactions from ASEAN member states. Some countries, such as Malaysia and Indonesia, have expressed support for Harris's call for action, while others, such as Cambodia and Laos, have been more hesitant.

Biden Administration Condemns Violence

The Biden administration has also condemned the violence in Myanmar, calling it "a crime against humanity." In a statement released by the White House, President Biden said that "the United States will continue to work with our partners in the region to support the people of Myanmar and hold the military junta accountable for its atrocities."

International Response to Myanmar Crisis

The international community has been slow to respond to the crisis in Myanmar. The United Nations Security Council has not passed any resolutions condemning the violence, and there has been little concrete action taken to stop the military junta.

Some critics have accused the international community of turning a blind eye to the crisis in Myanmar. They argue that the international community has a moral obligation to intervene and stop the violence.

Future of Myanmar Uncertain

The future of Myanmar is uncertain. The military junta has shown no signs of relenting, and the violence is likely to continue. The international community must continue to pressure the military junta to end the violence and hold it accountable for its crimes.