HFAC Subcommittees Condemn ‘Sham Elections’ Scheduled in Myanmar

In a strong bipartisan move this week, several U.S. representatives issued a statement condemning elections currently planned for December in Myanmar, calling them a sham and urging the Trump administration to publicly stand against the exercise. Members of Congress “are united in support of the Burmese people in their struggle for freedom and democracy,” the statement read. “We urge the Administration to publicly condemn the junta’s upcoming sham elections.” Signing the statement were Representatives Young Kim and Ami Bera —…