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Sanctions Profile: Burma / Myanmar
At a glance
EU sanctions on Burma/Myanmar were first imposed in 1990, and reaffirmed in Common Position 96/635/CFSP of October 1996.
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EU Parliament calls on UN to impose arms embargo on Myanmar
The European Parliament has adopted a Resolution calling on the UN Security Council to impose a “comprehensive arms embargo” and targeted sanctions on those “who appear to be responsible for serious human rights violations” against the Rohingya population. This includes “systematic and widespread attacks” which, according to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human […]
Burma / Myanmar
UN calls for sanctions and arms embargo on Myanmar military-run companies
A fact-finding mission from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has published a report recommending the international community impose targeted sanctions and an arms embargo on companies operated by Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military. The report says that the revenue earned by the military from foreign business deals “substantially enhances its ability to […]
New claim against Standard Chartered for sanctions violations
We reported in April that Standard Chartered had agreed a $1.1bn settlement with OFAC and various other US and UK authorities for sanctions violations relating to Burma/Myanmar, Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria (see previous blog). The bank is now subject to a new civil claim, brought by a former senior employee of Standard Chartered and […]
Iran
Sudan
Syria
US State Department bans senior Burma/Myanmar military figures from travelling to the US
The US State Department has imposed a travel ban on Burma/Myanmar’s most senior military commander, Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, and three of his highest ranking officers – Deputy Commander-in-Chief Soe Win, Brigadier General Than Oo, and Brigadier General Aung Aung. The travel ban also applies to their immediate family members. At a press conference following […]
EU renews Burma / Myanmar sanctions for 1 year
The European Union has renewed its sanctions regime on Myanmar/Burma for 1 year until 30 April 2020 pursuant to Council Implementing Regulation 2019/672 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/678. The sanctions comprise asset freezes and travel bans on 14 people for serious human rights violations against the Rohingya population and civilians in Rakhine, Kachin and Shan […]
Current Sanctions
Consolidated
Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013
Parent Regulation
Council Regulation (EC) No 401/2013
Amended by:
Council Regulation (EU) 2018/647
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/898
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1117
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2053
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/672
Consolidated
Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP
Parent Decision
Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP
Amended by: