ALERT: Worldwide Caution – On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri. Supporters of al- Qa’ida may seek to attack U.S. facilities, personnel, or citizens. Read: ow.ly/jmRc50Kaoya

Security Alert - The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon verified social media reports that the regime has increased the number of deployed security personnel throughout Yangon on August 8, 2022. Read: ow.ly/Qwmw50KeL77

U.S. citizens living in Myanmar are invited to attend a virtual town hall with Ambassador Thomas Vajda on Tuesday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m. If you wish to participate, please RSVP using this form by 3:00 p.m., September 9, 2022: ow.ly/6IXX50KBKwr

Security Update: For the months of October and November 2022, there was a general increase in violent attacks, including explosions, shootings, and IEDS in Yangon. Read: ow.ly/AjNx50LPJIm

Security Update: We anticipate potential increases in attacks, targeted shootings, or explosions during upcoming holidays, including Burmese Independence Day and Union Day. Read: ow.ly/IYrs50M7SWW

Security Update: We anticipate potential increases in attacks, targeted shootings, or explosions during upcoming holidays, including Burmese Independence Day and Union Day. Read: ow.ly/cTCe50Mbg7N

There are reports of a possible peaceful protest in front of U.S. Embassy Rangoon on December 28, 2022, at approximately 10:00 am. Full update: ow.ly/OIyX50Me4kQ

The Embassy has received reports the military regime will close a stretch of Pyay Road for their January 4 Independence Day military parade. Full update: ow.ly/g81g50Me9Ce

From February 10-12 there will be a ceremony at the People’s Square and Park in Yangon. Due to the high certainty of increased security and history of incidents at regime-affiliated locations, all are encouraged to continue to avoid these areas. ow.ly/qrJE50MNVFK

Event: People Defense Forces affiliated groups told the media that they plan to attack regime-affiliated locations especially during the Thingyan Water Festival. The Thingyan Water Festival will be observed April 13-17, 2023. ow.ly/gFt850NCZVu

ALERT: A low pressure area formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify on May 9, into a cyclonic storm over the Central Bay of Bengal and North Andaman Sea on May 10. ow.ly/SWMt50Ok5WQ

Natural Disaster Alert: The Myanmar Department of Meteorology and Hydrology predicts that Cyclone Mocha will affect the Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon, and Rakhine regions starting May 10, 2023. ow.ly/3Ex650Ol6Qt

UPDATE: The MDMH (ow.ly/atPZ50Om9XU) reported that Cyclone Mocha is approximately 520 nautical miles southwest of Sittwe and continues to move north toward the Rakhine coast toward Kyaukphyu. Please monitor the MDMH website and local and social media news for updates.

UPDATE: Cyclone Mocha is expected to make landfall today on the Rakhine Coast at CAT 5 hurricane strength. It will then move toward Sagaing, Chin State, Magway, and Kachin State. Pls monitor the MDMH website and local and social media news for updates: ow.ly/245750Onlmq.

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There are reports of an earthquake near Sagaing Township with a magnitude of 7.7 and a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Monitor local news and inform your friends and family of your status.

Remember that aftershocks can happen after an earthquake. Text loved ones to let them know you're ok instead of calling. Save your battery by only using your phone for emergencies. Monitor local news & officials for updates. x.com/USEmbassyBurma…