US, UK, Canada unveil new sanctions on supporters of Myanmar military

The fresh restrictions come more than two years after a military coup that also launched a violent campaign against democracy activists. - AFP

WASHINGTON (AFP): The United States, Canada and Britain took aim Tuesday (Nov 1) at sources of support to Myanmar's military regime, building on earlier sanctions and targeting its ability to buy weapons.

The fresh restrictions come more than two years after a military coup that also launched a violent campaign against democracy activists.