Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta

Roger Stone, a political strategist and ally of Donald Trump, has been criticized for providing lobbying services to Myanmar's military junta. Documents filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act reveal Stone is receiving $50,000 monthly for "public affairs services" aimed at rebuilding relations between the United States and Myanmar, focusing on trade, resources, and humanitarian relief. This comes as Myanmar's military government, which seized power in a 2021 coup, faces international isolation and accusations of war crimes and human rights abuses. Activists condemn Stone and his firm, the DCI Group, for profiting from a sanctioned regime committing atrocities. The US has imposed sanctions on individuals and businesses linked to Myanmar's military due to alleged genocide against the Rohingya and the 2021 coup.

Myanmar's military rulers have hired Roger Stone, a close associate of former US President Donald Trump, to lobby Washington on their behalf. Stone, working through the firm DCI Group, is reportedly receiving $50,000 per month. This move, revealed in filings under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, aims to improve relations with the Trump administration and potentially rebrand the regime. The contract, signed in July of the previous year, is valued at $3 million. While the regime seeks to rebuild ties, significant breakthroughs on major issues like US investment in Myanmar's critical minerals sector are expected to be limited.