UK and Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Coup Leader and His Subordinates
UK and Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Coup Leader and His Subordinates
The military-led National Defense and Security Council meets on Feb.1 following the announcement of the coup. / Tatmadaw Information Team
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By The Irrawaddy 19 February 2021
YANGON — The United Kingdom and Canada have imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s top military generals, in response to human rights violations following the Feb. 1 military takeover.
The UK announced on Thursday that it has imposed sanctions on defense minister General Mya Tun O, home affairs minister Lieutenant General Soe Htut and his deputy, Lt Gen Than Hlaing, for their role in serious rights violations.