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US diplomat found dead in Myanmar; Thai woman detained

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An American diplomat was discovered deceased in a hotel in Yangon, Myanmar, approximately two weeks ago. The US State Department confirmed the death of one of its employees but offered no further details out of respect for the family. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder and have detained a Thai woman in connection with the case. AI

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US diplomat found dead in Myanmar; Thai woman detained

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Thai woman detained after US diplomat found dead in Myanmar hotel

    An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the US State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the US embassy in M…

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