Biden imposes new sanctions against Myanmar coup generals
Biden signs executive order on sanctions and freezes $1bn of Myanmar government funds held in the US
10 February 2021 - 23:44
Washington — President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he had approved an executive order paving the way for new sanctions on Myanmar military officers and their businesses after the military detained elected leaders and seized power on February 1.
Biden said the executive order would enable his administration “to immediately sanction the military leaders who directed the coup, their business interests as well as close family members”...
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