The European Union has imposed a seventh round of sanctions on Myanmar, responding to the escalating violence and human rights violations following the 2021 military coup that deposed elected leader Aung Suu Kyi.
The new sanctions target six individuals and one entity, including ministers for immigration and population, labor, and health and sports, according to the EU statement.
A total of 99 individuals and 19 entities are now subject to restrictive measures, including asset freezes and travel bans preventing them from entering or transiting through EU territory. Additionally, EU persons and entities are prohibited from providing funds to those listed.
Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar has been facing unrest, with a resistance movement challenging the military on multiple fronts after a violent crackdown that led to the reimplementation of Western sanctions.
The junta claimed to have taken power due to voting fraud in the November 2020 general election, despite election monitoring groups finding no evidence of mass fraud. The junta has previously blamed the COVID pandemic and armed resistance groups for hindering peace efforts.
