It was the first concrete step the U.S. government has taken since President Biden demanded that the generals restore democracy and release Myanmar’s civilian leader.
Biden says he will impose new sanctions on Myanmar leaders over coup
The president announces he will “impose costs” on military chiefs who deposed a U.S.-backed civilian government.
Biden announces new sanctions against Myanmar generals after coup
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the political situation in Myanmar at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria …
In Myanmar coup response, Biden approves order for sanctions on generals, businesses
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the political situation in Myanmar at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria …
Biden authorizes sanctions on Myanmar over ‘coup’
President Joe Biden also said the U.S. would try to prevent generals from accessing $1 billion held in the United States.
Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup
President Joe Biden is ordering new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, taking action after the military staged a coup in the Southeast Asian country and arrested the de facto leader and …
President Biden slaps Myanmar coup leaders with harsh sanctions
President Biden has slapped a raft of harsh sanctions on the military commanders of Myanmar who last week overthrew the elected civilian government.
Biden announces sanctions against leaders of military coup in Myanmar
President Biden said on Feb. 10 that he approved a new executive order sanctioning the leaders of the military coup in Myanmar and their close family members.
Myanmar: Military raids offices of Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party
Military forces in Myanmar have raided the headquarters and other offices of the National League for Democracy, the political party of jailed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar: Key economic officials missing after military coup purge
At least four of Ang San Suu Kyi’s most senior economic officials are missing since Myanmar’s February 1 military coup.