An American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, was found dead at the Sakura Residence & Hotel about two weeks ago.
- Police are treating the case as a possible homicide. - A Thai woman has been detained in connection with the investigation.
- The U.S. State Department confirmed the death but provided no further details.
Myanmar remains in a state of civil war following the 2021 military coup, and authorities have been tight-lipped about the case.