The Burmese military regime continues to ignore the will of the people of Burma to restore the country’s path to democracy,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said.
U.S. Blacklists State-Owned Myanmar Timber and Pearl Companies
The sanctions come as the U.S. ramps up pressure on the military regime in Myanmar.
Australian-backed company accused of exploring for gold in violence-riven Myanmar
Access Asia Mining holds right to explore for gold across 1,800 sq km of land in Shan state …
US hits Myanmar timber and pearl firms with coup sanctions
The State and Treasury departments announced they were targeting Myanmar’s main timber and pearl exporting firms with penalties aimed at reducing the junta’s resources after a coup in February that …
US hits Myanmar timber and pearl firms with coup sanctions
The State and Treasury departments announced they were targeting Myanmar’s main timber and pearl exporting firms with penalties aimed at reducing the junta’s resources after a coup in February that …
US blacklists Myanmar timber, pearl businesses
The US Treasury placed Myanmar state-owned timber and pearl businesses on its sanctions blacklist Wednesday, saying they were used to generate revenue for the military regime. The Treasury placed …
Myanmar Military Says Junta Leader to Join ASEAN Summit: Nikkei Asia
Myanmar’s junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021.
Myanmar refugee crisis brewing as turmoil hits economy
Aid workers and activists are warning Myanmar’s political upheavals could cause a regional refugee crisis as the strife following a February coup displaces growing numbers of people who have lost …
Japanese Journalists Call for Myanmar Junta to Free Detained Colleague
A group of journalists in Japan called on Myanmar’s junta on Tuesday to free a colleague, Yuki Kitazumi, detained in Yangon following a crackdown on media amid ongoing protests against the military …
The Myanmar Protests are Forgetting the Rohingya Muslims | Opinion
The international community must be prepared to stand with the wishes of all the people of Myanmar and stand against all human rights abuses in the country—not just those that the opposition leader …