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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM ET
U.S. holds second meeting with Myanmar rulers in Tokyo
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U.S. representatives held a second meeting in a month with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their 2021 coup. The participants were not identified.
WHO: U.S. representatives and Myanmar’s military-backed rulers
WHAT: Held a second meeting in a month in Tokyo.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHY: Washington is stepping up reengagement with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers.
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