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American Diplomat Found Dead in Myanmar; Thai Woman Detained

10 June 2026 08:05

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.

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