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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.
The UK has adopted The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/136), which came into force on 1 January 2021.
News
OFAC designates Burmese state-run gemstone enterprise
Pursuant to Executive Order 14014, OFAC has designated Myanma Gems Enterprise (MGE), a Burmese state-owned entity, for being a political subdivision, agency or instrumentality of the Burmese government. MGE operates under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, and is responsible for all gemstone-related activities in Myanmar, which are said to be a key economic resource for the Burmese …
Burma / Myanmar
UK adds Myanmar Economic Corporation to its human rights sanctions list
The UK has added the Myanmar Economic Corporation to its sanctions list pursuant to the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/680). It is described as a major conglomerate that is “in practice owned and governed by, and for the benefit of, the Myanmar Ministry of Defence”. Furthermore, the MEC is said to have made funds available to the …
UK and US designate Burmese military-owned or controlled entities
The UK and US governments have designated the Burmese military-owned conglomerate Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd (MEHL). It has been listed under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/680) over its alleged involvement in serious human rights violations against the Rohingya, and on the basis that it is owned by designated senior military personnel. MEHL is alleged to have …
OFAC lists 2 Burmese officials & 2 army divisions
On Monday (22 March 2021), OFAC listed Than Hlaing, the newly-appointed Chief of the Burmese Police Force and Deputy Home Affairs Minister, Lieutenant General Aung Soe, Bureau of Special Operations commander, and the 33rd and 77th Light Infantry Divisions of the Burmese Army, pursuant to Executive Order 14014. Mr Hlaing was EU-listed on the same day (see post). The designations …
EU designates 11 Burmese officials & amends designation criteria
The EU has adopted Council Implementing Regulation 2021/478 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/483, which add to its sanctions list 11 Burmese officials responsible for the military coup in Myanmar on 1 February 2021. The legal acts are here. 10 of the listed people are high-ranking military officials, including the Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, and Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Soe Win, 7 of …
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
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/562
Council Regulation (EU) 2021/479
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/480
Consolidated
Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP
Parent Decision
Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP
Amended by: