WASHINGTON，February 1, 2023(AseanAll)—The United States says it has imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations connected to Myanmar（Burma）'s military rulers, ahead of the two-year anniversary of the coup that overturned the civilian government.
The US Treasury Department said in a statement on January 31, 2023 that it added three entities and six individuals to its sanctions list. The measures include asset freezes.
The statement pointed out that On February 1, 2021, Burma’s military overthrew the democratically elected government and removed the civilian government leaders from power, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. Over the past two years, the military has continued to use violence and oppression to deny the people of Burma the ability to choose their own leaders. Burma’s military regime has used its military aircraft to conduct aerial bombings and other attacks against pro-democracy forces, killing and displacing countless civilians.
“Two years after Burma’s military forcibly overthrew the democratically elected government of Burma, the United States, along with partner nations like the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, continue to stand with the people of Burma as they seek freedom and democracy,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “The United States will continue to promote accountability for those who provide financial and material support to, and directly enable, the violent suppression of democracy in Burma.”
The statement says among the three entities is the junta-controlled election commission responsible for rejecting the results of the November 2020 general election.
It also says the six individuals include a military-appointed energy minister and two executives of a state-run company.
The statement points out that they are involved in helping the junta to earn more than 1 billion dollars in revenue from oil and gas exports.
The Treasury Department says the action was taken in conjunction with the United Kingdom and Canada.
