UK Sanctions Burma Junta Leaders After Coup

A policeman aims a slingshot toward an unknown target during a crackdown on anti-coup protesters holding a rally in front of the Myanmar Economic Bank in Mandalay, Burma (also known as Myanmar), on Feb. 15, 2021. AP Photo

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 Feb. 18.

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) stated in a press release.