Myanmar coup: the US President signs an order to boycott Myanmar military leaders – BBC Thailand
U.S. President Joe Biden signs a special administrative order to boycott Myanmar’s junta leaders. It is the first time Biden has enforced sanctions since taking over as president in January.
The sanctions are aimed at military leaders. Including family members and businesses that are associated with them.
Biden’s government is also preparing additional measures to prevent Myanmar from accessing the US $ 1 billion of military funds.
US sanctions It comes after Myanmar’s authorities have brutally cracked down on anti-coup protesters by using high-pressure water sprays. Rubber bullets and live bullets this week As a result, there were many injuries. One of them was a woman who was shot in the head during a rally in Nay Pyi Taw on Feb. 9.
President of the United States Calling the junta to restore power to the civilian government and release key figures of the arrested government. Including Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi
“Myanmar people have spoken of their needs and the world is catching up,” Biden said. Along with declaring that the United States Will enforce additional measures if necessary
“As the protests widen The use of violence against people who exercise their democratic rights is unacceptable. And we will continue to protest against this, ”Biden said.
EPA, Myanmar’s medical personnel also join the anti-coup community
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President of the United States It said within this week the US will create a list of the sanctions. The US It has previously blacklisted some Myanmar military leaders for violence against Rohingya.
“After this, we will limit our exports. Suspend use of US assets That will benefit the military government But we will continue to provide direct aid to public health and support civil society. And other activities that benefit the people of Myanmar as a whole, ”said Biden.
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