US Holds Secret Talks With Myanmar Junta Leader — SkimNews
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- Trump administration is holding secret diplomatic talks with Myanmar's military ruler, who is accused of genocide, according to an Al Jazeera report by Mikail Malik published October 18, 2026.
- Myanmar outreach is framed by three stated drivers: America's hunt for rare earths, a detained businessman, and a lucrative lobbying deal involving a Trump ally.
Why it matters: Engaging a leader accused of genocide—reportedly motivated partly by rare earths access and a Trump ally's business interests rather than democratic principles—signals that resource security and commercial ties are overriding human rights concerns in US-Myanmar policy.
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