U.S., allies mark anniversary of Myanmar coup with fresh sanctions


  • World
  • Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023

FILE PHOTO: An anti-coup protester looks out through a barricade during a protest against the military rule, in Yangon, Myanmar March 30, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and its allies imposed further sanctions on Myanmar on Tuesday, marking the two-year anniversary of the coup with curbs on energy officials and members of the junta, among others.

Washington imposed sanctions on the Union Election Commission, mining enterprises, energy officials and current and former military officials, according to a Treasury Department statement. Details of the U.S. move were first reported by Reuters.

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