Last Updated: US On Violence In Myanmar: 'We're Preparing Additional Actions To Impose Further Costs' US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that country is “preparing new measures” against the Myanmar military over the escalating violence. The United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that the country is “preparing new measures” against the Myanmar military over the violence during recent anti-coup demontsrations. Following the report that at least 18 people were killed and over 30 were left wounded in the Southeast Asian country currently under junta’s control and civilian government leaders are placed under house arrest. On Sunday, the protests turned violent with clashes between the Myanmar military and law enforcement “confronted peaceful demonstrations”, according to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office. Meanwhile, the White House said it is ‘alarmed’ by the situation.