An American diplomat has died in Yangon, Myanmar, according to the U.S. State Department. Details surrounding the death remain limited, with officials deferring comment to ongoing investigations. A Thai woman is currently in police custody in connection with the case, sources within the diplomatic community in Yangon have confirmed. The circumstances leading to the diplomat’s death and the woman’s alleged involvement are currently unknown. U.S. officials in Thailand and at the embassy in Myanmar are coordinating with authorities. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses, but no details have been released regarding the cause of death or the identity of the diplomat.