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The United States has disclosed that it is withdrawing military assistance from all Myanmar military units and officers that have been involved in the widespread violence against the Rohingya Muslims living in Rakhine State that has led to a massive humanitarian crisis in the region.

This is the United States government's strongest action so far against the Myanmar government and military for their role in the ongoing Rohingya crisis the the country's Rakhine State.

"We express our gravest concern with recent events in Rakhine state and the violent, traumatic abuses Rohingya and other communities have endured," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in announcing the punitive measures.

"It is imperative that any individuals or entities responsible for atrocities, including non-state actors and vigilantes, be held accountable."

The U.S. last week also called for the Myanmar military to be held accountable for their role in the ongoing Rohingya crisis that has led over 600,000 Muslims to flee into Bangladesh.

In addition, the U.S. will also be cancelling previously issued waivers to senior Myanmar Military officials and is also considering economic measures against the country.

The US has also rescinded invitations to senior members of Myanmar's security forces to US-sponsored events and is pressing for "unhindered access" to the affected areas for a United Nations fact-finding mission, international organisations and the media.

"The government of Burma, including its armed forces, must take immediate action to ensure peace and security; implement commitments to ensure humanitarian access to communities in desperate need; facilitate the safe and voluntary return of those who have fled or been displaced in Rakhine state; and address the root causes of systematic discrimination against the Rohingya," Nauert said.