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US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation

First reported 8 Oct, 05:36 UTCUpdated 3d ago3 sources

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U.S. outreach has focused on targeting scam centers but could lead to broader engagement, including on Myanmar's mineral deposits, sources have said.

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  1. CNACenterSGHigh factuality
    US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation (opens CNA in a new tab)
  2. The Japan TimesCenterJPHigh factuality
    U.S. opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation (opens The Japan Times in a new tab)

    U.S. outreach has focused on targeting scam centers but could lead to broader engagement, including on Myanmar's mineral deposits, sources have said.

  3. The Jerusalem PostLean RightILMostly factual
    US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup (opens The Jerusalem Post in a new tab)

    The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, played a leading role in the outreach, which has focused on shutting down scam centers that target Americans.

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