Myanmar closes Yangon passport office with no reopening date in sight

Barriers block the front of the passport office in Yangon on Jan 3. - Eleven Media Group

YANGON (Eleven Media Group/Asia News Network): The office issuing Myanmar passports in Yangon city has closed since Jan 2 releasing no announcement as to when it will reopen, according to applicants and nearby residents.

Some sources close to the office said it could probably remain closed for about one or two months.