US Calls Out Genocide, Atrocities Committed in 6 Countries Voice of America 13 Jul 2021, 09:05 GMT+10 The United States called out genocide and atrocities happening in six countries -Myanmar (also known as Burma,) China, Ethiopia, Iraq, Syria and South Sudan - as part of a report highlighting how the U.S. government is using financial, diplomatic and other measures to try to stop them. "This year, for the first time, the report provides direct detailed accounts of atrocities taking place in specific countries, including Burma, Ethiopia, China and Syria. These places represent some of the toughest foreign policy challenges on our agenda," Blinken said.