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US, UK, Canada unveil new sanctions on supporters of Myanmar military

The United States, Canada and Britain took aim Tuesday at sources of support to Myanmar's military regime, building on earlier sanctions and targeting its ability to buy weapons. The fresh restrictions come more than two years after a military coup that also launched a violent campaign against democracy activists. “Burma's military regime has repeatedly harmed civilians in air strikes, suppressed pro-democracy movements, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and displaced millions of people” since the 2021 coup, said the US Treasury Department, using another name for Myanmar. It added that the latest sanctions target companies and individuals, including government officials, who perpetuate or facilitate violence in the Southeast Asian country. Among key actions taken were sanctions against state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise. The United States said this remains the biggest single source of foreign revenue for the military regime, providing hundreds of millions of dollars each year. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now is proudly nonprofit and 100% independent. We rely on the support of readers to fund our award-winning newsroom. Subscribe now to unlock our in-depth reporting. Subscribe Now Already a subscriber? Log in