Military hit with more sanctions

Heed our calls: Anti-coup protesters displaying banners calling for the attention of an Asean meeting during a rally in Yangon. The meeting on Saturday will see Asean leaders gathering to discuss the worsening crisis in Myanmar. — AP

YANGON: THE European Union expanded its sanctions against Myanmar’s military leaders and army-controlled companies ahead of a regional meeting to discuss the worsening crisis after army leaders deposed the elected government.

The Council of the European Union’s latest sanctions target 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies already subject to sanctions by the US, Britain and other governments.