John Sifton
John Sifton is the Asia advocacy director for Human Rights Watch, where he focuses on human rights issues in the region. He has been a vocal critic of the Myanmar military regime following its coup in 2021. Sifton was in the news for expressing deep concern over the U.S. government's recent decision to lift sanctions on Myanmar's military allies, which he views as a troubling shift in policy.
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John Sifton, Asia advocacy director from Human Rights Watch, said the revoked state of emergency referenced in positive tones by Noem was in fact 'immediately replaced with a new state of emergency and martial law.'
Trump administration deems Myanmar safe, tells citizens to go back home
Australia· 2025-11-25
John Sifton criticized the US government's analysis of the situation in Myanmar as fantastical.
US ends temporary status for Myanmar nationals even as civil war still rages
United States· 2025-11-25
John Sifton, the Asia advocacy director at Human Rights Watch, emphasized the need to protect civilians in the conflict.
Trump urges Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire as border clashes kill 33United States· 2025-07-26
John Sifton is the Asia advocacy director of Human Rights Watch who criticized the U.S. move regarding Myanmar.
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
Guyana· 2025-07-26
