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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. Current EU sanctions on Burma/Myanmar are found in Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 & Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP.
The UK adopted The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 which came into force on 1 January 2021.
News
US & EU renew sanctions regimes & third countries align with EU sanctions
In recent weeks, multiple sanctions regimes have been renewed around the world: The US renewed its regimes in respect of Hong Kong, Lebanon, Mali and transnational criminal organisations for 1 year by continuing the national emergencies as declared; and The EU adopted Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1188 which renewed the “EU terrorist list” (Press Release), and Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1144 …
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Belarus
Burma / Myanmar
Foreign Affairs Committee report recommends responses to “Myanmar Crisis”
A UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report entitled ‘The UK Government’s Response to the Myanmar Crisis’ has called on the government to expand its sanctions response to the Myanmar coup and ensuing violence and impose an arms embargo against the Myanmar military. In particular, the report recommends that the government: Include a greater range of people and entities …
US sanctions 22 people and lists 4 entities in connection with Myanmar coup
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 7 key members of the Myanmar military and 15 of the spouses and adult children of previously designated senior Burmese military officials, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O) 14014. Those listed will be subject to blocks on their US property. Press Release and Notice. Designated members of Burma’s military regime: …
Switzerland imposes Myanmar sanctions
The Swiss Federal Council has designated 8 people and 4 entities in response to human rights violations in Myanmar. The listings track the third round of EU sanctions imposed over the Myanmar military coup and subsequent repression (previous post). Those designated will be subject to various restrictions, including asset freezes and travel bans. Press Release. Notice available here. Listed individuals: …
EU and UK impose Myanmar sanctions
The EU has imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 8 individuals and 4 entities in relation to the 1 February 2021 Myanmar/Burma military coup and “ensuing repression against peaceful demonstrators”. Press Release. Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/998 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1000. Designated people: Lieutenant General Soe Htut (member of the Myanmar Armed Forces and State Administrative Council); Lieutenant …
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
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/638
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/706
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/998
Consolidated
Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP
Parent Decision
Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP
Amended by: