US diplomat found dead in Myanmar as police treat case as possible homicide
Thai woman is in custody in connection with investigation after man was reportedly found dead at a hotel in Yangon
TL;DR
- A US diplomat was found dead in Yangon, Myanmar.
- The US state department confirmed the death of a US government employee assigned to the embassy in Yangon.
- The diplomat was reportedly found dead at the Sakura Residence + Hotel.
- Police are treating the case as a possible homicide.
- A Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation.
- Myanmar is currently experiencing conflict between its military-led government and various militia groups.