After reviewing its recommendations, the U.S. State Department still advises against traveling to Myanmar/Burma (Level 4: Do Not Travel). Explosions and other violent acts can happen anywhere, at any time, even in Yangon. Attacks against foreign-favorite locations, such as public areas and civilian infrastructure, can happen. The attack’s location and intensity are unpredictable.
During a coup d’état in February 2021, elected government officials were detained and overthrown by the military regime in Myanmar. Protests and rallies against military rule are still held, frequently on important occasions. In response to these protests, the military has detained people without cause and used lethal force against both protestors and viewers.
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