Philip D. Murphy: “The horrific actions that have taken place in northern Rakhine State are beyond troubling.”

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

What we are motivated by are two things that I would like to highlight. One, there does need to be accountability for any abuses and violations.

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

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