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The latest sanctions the Council of the European Union have targeted 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies of Myanmar already sanctioned by the U.S., Britain and other governments.
The European Union (EU) has increased its sanctions against Myanmar's military leaders and military-controlled companies ahead of a regional conference to discuss the crisis, which has since been overthrown by military leaders.
The latest sanctions against the Council of the European Union have targeted 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies already sanctioned by the U.S., Britain and other governments.
Two military-controlled companies, Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Ltd. (MEHL) and Myanmar Economic Corp. (MEC), are multi-industry in many industries and help finance the military.
They were all ordered to have their belongings frozen, travel banned and other measures taken. EU citizens and businesses are prohibited from conducting business or financing without special permission.
"Today's decision is a testament to the unity and determination of the EU in condemning the atrocities of the military, and aims to effect a change in junta leadership," the EU said in a statement.
"Today's decision also sends a clear message to the military leadership: to continue in this way will bring continued suffering and will not provide any legitimacy," he said.
Since the coup, security forces have killed at least 738 protesters and bystanders, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, which guards the wounded and arrested. It says more than 3,200 people have been arrested, including the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.
The EU already banned the sale of arms and equipment in Myanmar that could be used for internal pressure; ban on the export of dual goods for use by the military and border patrols; the export of restrictions on communications surveillance equipment that could be used for internal pressure, as well as the denial of military training and military cooperation with the military.
Last week, the U.S. S&P 500 It said it was removing Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. of India in its call for stability due to allegations of collusion with Myanmar authorities. Adani did not respond to a request for comment.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action to curb violence and protect civilians. To date, the council has not taken any action, which may have been banned by China and Russia.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations - which hosted a conference in Myanmar this month - maintains a "no-nonsense" policy on the political affairs of others and has rejected the idea of imposing sanctions on the junta.
Ban urged ASEAN to send a high-level team to Myanmar. He said he had tried but had not been able to make the embassy visit himself.
It is unclear whether those measures are effective as the military intensifies its efforts to end the occupation. Myanmar's economy is already in turmoil, fueled by coronavirus and a massive public outcry that erupted after the February 1 coup.
The EU said the number of authorized persons had been increased to 35 and that they were responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law, through repressive decisions and serious human rights abuses.
Two military-controlled companies, Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Ltd. (MEHL) and Myanmar Economic Corp. (MEC), are multi-industry in many industries and help finance the military.
They were all ordered to have their belongings frozen, travel banned and other measures taken. EU citizens and businesses are prohibited from conducting business or financing without special permission.
"Today's decision is a testament to the unity and determination of the EU in condemning the atrocities of the military, and aims to effect a change in junta leadership," the EU said in a statement.
"Today's decision also sends a clear message to the military leadership: to continue in this way will bring continued suffering and will not provide any legitimacy," he said.
Since the coup, security forces have killed at least 738 protesters and bystanders, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, which guards the wounded and arrested. It says more than 3,200 people have been arrested, including the country's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint.
The EU already banned the sale of arms and equipment in Myanmar that could be used for internal pressure; ban on the export of dual goods for use by the military and border patrols; the export of restrictions on communications surveillance equipment that could be used for internal pressure, as well as the denial of military training and military cooperation with the military.
Last week, the US S&P 500 announced it was removing Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. of India in its call for stability due to allegations of collusion with Myanmar authorities. Adan did not respond to a request for comment.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action to curb violence and protect civilians. To date, the council has not taken any action, which may have been banned by China and Russia.
The Association of Southeast Asia Nations - which hosted a conference in Myanmar this month - maintains a policy of "non-interference" in the political affairs of others and has rejected the idea of imposing sanctions on the junta.
Ban urged ASEAN to send a senior team to Myanmar. He said he had tried but had not been able to make the embassy visit himself.
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