UK announces more sanctions against Myanmar's military


  • World
  • Thursday, 25 Feb 2021

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Foreign Affairs Secretary Dominic Raab walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, February 3, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain announced on Thursday further sanctions against members of Myanmar's military after it seized power in a coup at the start of this month.

The British Foreign Office said it would sanction a further six military figures, adding to 19 previously listed, and that the trade ministry would work to ensure British businesses do not trade with Myanmar's military-owned companies.

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