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Why the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military ruler
Why is the Trump administration holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler, accused of genocide?
Al Jazeera
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PoliticspoliticsOct 18, 2026Collected headline brief
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PoliticspoliticsOct 17, 2026Collected headline brief
U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say
It was their second meeting in a month as Washington steps up reengagement with the generals it shunned after their 2021 coup.
Japan Times