Trump Campaign Manager’s Firm Turned Blind Eye to Burma Rapes - The Daily Beast

Monday, June 20, 2016

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“Some military units clearly viewed rape as a legitimate means of demoralizing and degrading their enemies,” Clapp said. “Yes, that was used. It still is, unfortunately.” “In reality, the military government was using violence against everybody, not just women,” she continued. “The army was an equal-opportunity violence machine, aimed at men, women, and children.”

US Eases Some Myanmar Sanctions - Voice of America

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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Former U.S. Chief of Mission in Myanmar Priscilla Clapp told VOA that while Washington is restructuring the remaining financial sanctions, individuals and entities should be targeted to promote better behavior. "There is still a need for some form of sanctions against the military, and military elements in the economy because the military has too much control over the economy in the country," she said.

China-Myanmar Relations - CCTV

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to Myanmar two weeks ago pledging friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Wang met with his Myanmar counterpart, Aung San Suu Kyi, the first visit he’s made since Myanmar’s president was sworn into office.

Priscilla A. Clapp on Myanmar politics - CCTV

Friday, April 8, 2016

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CCTV America’s Mike Walter interviewed Priscilla A. Clapp, senior adviser at U.S. Institute of Peace & Asia Society about Myanmar politics.

5 Challenges Facing Burma’s New Civilian Government - TIME

Thursday, March 31, 2016

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A new President was sworn in to office in Burma on Wednesday, capping a transition from military dictatorship to the country’s first civilian-led administration in more than half a century.

Myanmar's Peaceful Transfer of Power - BBC Newday

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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U.S. Institute of Peace Senior Advisor Priscilla Clapp appeared on BBC Newsday London on March 30, 2016 to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Myanmar's newly-appointed Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi.