U.S. Slams Burma's expulsion of diplomat

Source: United Press International

The expulsion of a U.N. diplomat by officials in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been condemned by the United States.

The Independent said Saturday a spokesman for the U.S. National Security Council called the expulsion of Myanmar's human rights representative "outrageous" and an open insult to the international group.

"This outrageous action ... is an insult to the United Nations and the international community," NSC spokesman Gordon Johndroe said Friday.

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