WASHINGTON DC, USA – The United States and its allies imposed further sanctions on Myanmar on Tuesday, February 1, marking the two-year anniversary of a military coup with curbs on energy officials and junta members, among others.It marks the first time the United States has targeted Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise officials under the current Myanmar sanctions program, a Treasury spokesperson said.
The election would subvert the will of the people if opponents of the military continue to be met by violence, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. Thousands of NLD members were arrested or jailed in the coup, including Suu Kyi, and many more are in hiding. Canada targeted six individuals and prohibited the export, sale, supply or shipment of aviation fuel in its action. Australia targeted members of the junta and a military-run company.