Myanmar: UN expert welcomes “new blow” against junta’s finances, urges all nations step up with sanctions
GENEVA (20 May 2021) – A UN human rights expert today welcomed the announcement of a new set of government sanctions against Myanmar’s junta by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, highlighting in particular the US designation of the junta itself, or the State Administrative Council (SAC) for sanctions.
“It is imperative that the international community ramp up the size and scope of sanctions as the junta ramps up its repression of the people of Myanmar,” said Tom Andrews, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.