Britain is imposing asset freezes and travel bans against three members of the military regime of Burma (also known as Myanmar) for their roles in “serious human rights violations” during the coup, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announced on Thursday. The measures, taken in tandem with Canada, are in addition to the sanctions against 16 members of the Burmese military already listed by the UK, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said in a press release. Burma’s military seized power on Feb. 1 and arrested leaders of the civilian government, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint. The British government accused Burma’s military and police of committing “serious human rights violations, including violating the right to life, the right to freedom of assembly, the right not to be subject to arbitrary arrest or detention, and the right to freedom of expression.” Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab …
UK Sanctions Burma Junta Leaders Over ‘Serious Human Rights Violations’
February 18, 2021
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