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UK, Canada sanction Myanmar generals after coup
AFP
19th February, 2021 09:37:13
Britain and Canada on Thursday imposed sanctions on generals in Myanmar for human rights violations following the military takeover in the Southeast Asian country.
The UK foreign ministry said it was imposing sanctions on three junta officials, including the ministers of defence and home affairs, and had begun a review to stop UK businesses working with the regime. The UK condemns the military coup and the arbitrary detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political figures, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement, referring to Myanmar s de-facto leader who was detained in the coup.
Canada, UK sanction Myanmar generals
Myanmar military generals accused of rights violations are facing sanctions from Britain and Canada. Human Rights Watch has said coup leaders will only listen to their pocketbook.
Demonstrators display a banner with an image of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest in Yangon
Britain and Canada imposed asset freezes and travel bans on generals behind Myanmar s recent coup as protesters, including state railway workers, continued calls Thursday for the release of political prisoners, including civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Targeted by Britain were three generals, Myanmar s Defense Minister Mya Tun Oo, Minister for Home Affairs Soe Htut, and his deputy Than Hlaing.
YANGON: Britain and Canada on Thursday (Friday in Manila) imposed sanctions on generals in Myanmar for human rights violations following the military takeover in the Southeast Asian country. The UK foreign ministry said it was imposing sanctions on three junta officials, including the ministers of defense and home affairs, and had begun a review to […]
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