Philip D. Murphy

Our collective message to Burma stakeholders is clear: end the violence, protect civilians, expand humanitarian and media access.

Although the crisis persists, our engagement is yielding some results.

Burma has emerged from a decades-long struggle to defy authoritarian rule and to transition to a democratic society.

I just do not understand. I still do not understand to this day how we think somehow we are better off having done that.

Broad sanctions could very well make those vulnerable populations that still remain more vulnerable.

I could not agree with you more that this is a human tragedy, and we don't want to see history repeat itself.

We are looking for actors to take steps to stop the violence, including vigilante action undertaken by local civilians.

The horrific actions that have taken place in northern Rakhine State are beyond troubling.

The right to safe, voluntary, dignified return must be an absolute.

We have told them that they can't do this alone. They need the help of agencies to scale up the kind of assistance that is needed.

The security forces there in northern Rakhine State bear considerable responsibility for what we have called a disproportionate response.

Ambassador Haley in New York said what has taken place appears to be a sustained campaign to cleanse the country of an ethnic minority.