; and (3) humanitarian assistance to victims of violence and destruction in Rakhine State. 202. Limitation on security assistance and military and security sector cooperation (a) Limitation on military and security sector cooperation Except as provided in subsection (b), the United States may not provide any security assistance or engage in any military-to-military programs with the military or security forces of Burma, including through training, observation, or participation in regional exercises, until the date on which the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the military and security forces of Burma have demonstrated significant progress in abiding by international human rights standards and are undertaking meaningful and significant security sector reform, including reforms that enhance transparency and accountability, to prevent future abuses and that each of the following criteria have been met: (1) The Burmese military and security forces adhere to international humanitarian law, demonstrate significant progress in abiding by international standards for human rights, and pledge to stop future human rights abuses. (2) The Burmese military and security forces support efforts to carry out meaningful and comprehensive investigations of alleged abuses and are taking steps to hold accountable those members of such military and security forces responsible for human rights abuses. (3) The Government of Burma, including the military and security forces, allow immediate and unfettered humanitarian access to communities in areas affected by conflict, including Rohingya communities in the State of Rakhine. (4) The Government of Burma, including the military and security forces, cooperates with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and organizations affiliated with the United Nations to ensure the protection of displaced persons and the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced