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Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reject Myanmar Elections Amid Risks

11/27/2025

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reject the upcoming elections in Myanmar.
They argued the elections would legitimize the China-backed junta following its 2021 coup and would risk citizens' safety as they resist the junta.
Human rights groups criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for ending temporary protected status for Burmese refugees, claiming it would expose them to severe dangers upon return.

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reject the upcoming elections in Myanmar.
They argued the elections would legitimize the China-backed junta following its 2021 coup and would risk citizens' safety as they resist the junta.
Human rights groups criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for ending temporary protected status for Burmese refugees, claiming it would expose them to severe dangers upon return.