EU imposes sixth set of sanctions on Myanmar officials, firms over coup

EU imposes sixth set of sanctions on Myanmar officials, firms over coup

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In total, EU sanctions now apply to 93 individuals and 18 entities in the Southeast Asian country.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the coup, with the resistance movement fighting the military on multiple fronts after a bloody crackdown on opponents that saw Western sanctions reimposed.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a report in March last year that nearly 1.2 million people are internally displaced and more than 70,000 have fled the country. It accused the army of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Myanmar’s military has said it has a duty to ensure peace and security and has denied atrocities, saying it is waging a legitimate operation against “terrorists”.

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