1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov February 12, 2018U.S. Relations with Burma: Key Issues in 2018Congress is examining the conduct of U.S. policy toward Burma (Myanmar) in light of an ongoing, major humanitarian crisis and other developments in Burma. While Congress was largely deferential to the Obama
2、 Administrations moves to normalize diplomatic relations with Burma, it may decide to play a more active role in formulating and monitoring U.S. policy toward Burma during the Trump Administration, particularly given large-scale human rights abuses by Burmas military. Legislation has been introduced
3、the BURMA Act of 2017 (H.R. 4223) and the Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2017 (S. 2060)that would modify U.S. policy to reflect recent events in Burma. Major Developments in Burma Burma faced several major challenges in 2017, including the massive displacement of Rohingya from Rakhine State i
4、nto Bangladesh, allegations of large-scale human rights violations by the Burmese military, an escalation in fighting in Kachin and Shan States, and growing dissatisfaction with the lack of political and economic reforms. The Burmese government, led by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and Commander-