US Embassy in Myanmar
An American official was mysteriously found dead in a hotel in Myanmar and a Thai woman was detained by the local police in connection with the investigation. Though the incident took place a few weeks ago, the State Department has now confirmed the death and said it won’t reveal any other details about the case. “Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones, we have no further information to provide at this time,” the State Department said in an e-mailed reply to questions from The Associated Press.According to three people in the diplomatic community in Myanmar, who said they wer not authorized to discuss the case, the man was found dead about two weeks ago at the Sakura Residence & Hotel.The hotel with long-term rentals, is popular with diplomats, business people and other international visitors, and is located about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) from the American Embassy. The Thai Embassy in Yangon and Thailand’s Foreign Ministry also refused to say whether they had provided consular support to the suspect or give any other information. The manager of the Sakura hotel also declined to comment when the agency reached out to them.
