The department's assessment is that the window for achieving an early solution that restores the democratic government and facilitates dialogue between the military and the former civilian government has continued to narrow since the outset of the coup. All international partners and interlocutors that we have spoken to share this assessment. It is likely that civil unrest will only increase. The Tatmadaw is continuing to use force, including lethal force against peaceful protesters, in a systemic pattern across the country. I have already noted how many civilians have been killed by the security forces and the numbers that have already been detained.
The situation on the ground remains highly volatile and it's difficult to predict what the Tatmadaw's next actions will be. The Tatmadaw has not conceded any ground and is expanding efforts to consolidate power and has not demonstrated a willingness to engage in peaceful dialogue. We are concerned that the military seizure of power will lead to a further deterioration of the living conditions of the people.