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US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar State Banks, Defense Ministry

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar State Banks, Defense Ministry

By Sebastian Strangio
The targeting of the Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank is designed to choke off the military's access to the U.S. dollar.

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker

By Sebastian Strangio
Aung Moe Myint and his Dynasty International company are accused of procuring Russian-made arms from Belarus for the military.
Marking Myanmar Coup Anniversary, Western Governments Target Judiciary With Sanctions

Marking Myanmar Coup Anniversary, Western Governments Target Judiciary With Sanctions

By Sebastian Strangio
The coordinated move follows a series of recent convictions against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar Teak Exports to US Continuing Despite Sanctions: Watchdog

Myanmar Teak Exports to US Continuing Despite Sanctions: Watchdog

By Sebastian Strangio
According to Justice for Myanmar, U.S. companies imported nearly 1,600 metric tons of teak between February and December of last year.

What the National Defense Authorization Act Means for US Policy Toward Myanmar

What the National Defense Authorization Act Means for US Policy Toward Myanmar

By Zachary Abuza
The legislation calls for Washington to adopt a more robust and cohesive approach toward the country's military junta.

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US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Myanmar’s Military Junta

US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Myanmar’s Military Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed reports that security forces killed at least 25 people in central Myanmar.

With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions

With Coordinated Announcement, Western Nations Ramp up Myanmar Sanctions

By Sebastian Strangio
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. will “continue to promote accountability for those responsible for the coup."
Myanmar Sees Another Day of Bloodshed, as Armed Resistance Rises

Myanmar Sees Another Day of Bloodshed, as Armed Resistance Rises

By Sebastian Strangio
With the security forces graduating to more violent crackdowns, Myanmar is fast approaching the point of economic meltdown.

US Government to Sanction Military-Linked Myanmar Conglomerates: Report

US Government to Sanction Military-Linked Myanmar Conglomerates: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
MEC and MEHL control a vast network of companies that channel profits into the Tatmadaw's coffers.

Following Coup, US Targets Myanmar Military With Sanctions

Following Coup, US Targets Myanmar Military With Sanctions

By Sebastian Strangio
The sanctions seem designed to limit the impact on the public – but Myanmar's coup leaders are unlikely to yield.

US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions

US-Myanmar Policy Under Trump in the Spotlight With New Sanctions

By Prashanth Parameswaran
New measures announced this week have spotlighted the Trump administration’s approach toward Naypyidaw.
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