Biden threatens U.S. sanctions after Myanmar coup, launches policy review


  • World
  • Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden walks from Marine One to the White House in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday threatened to reimpose sanctions on Myanmar following a coup by the country's military leaders and called for a concerted international response to press them to relinquish power.

Biden condemned the military's takeover from the civilian-led government on Monday and its detention of elected leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as "a direct assault on the country's transition to democracy and the rule of law."

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Kosovo in political stalemate as parliament fails to elect speaker
India searches for militants in Kashmir, as tensions soar with Pakistan
Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow
Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, Interfax says
UN agencies for food, refugees plan deep cuts as funding plummets, documents show
Trump's migration stance overshadowed ties with Pope Francis
Sean 'Diddy' Combs due back in court as sex trafficking trial looms
Exclusive-Documents show differences over U.S. peace drive for Ukraine
World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages
At G20 in Washington, top Chinese officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive

Others Also Read