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UK sanctions Myanmar generals for ‘violating the right to life’ after military coup
Britain has imposed sanctions on three Myanmar generals, accusing them of serious human rights violations following a military coup earlier this month.
Key points:
- Further safeguards are being put in place to prevent British aid indirectly supporting Myanmar’s military
- Canada will also impose sanctions on nine Myanmar military officials
- Myanmar’s military alleges that a November election was beset by fraud
“Myanmar’s military and police have committed serious human rights violations, including violating the right to life, the right to freedom of assembly, the right not to be subject to arbitrary arrest or detention, and the right to freedom of expression,” the government statement said.
Britain said it would enforce immediate asset freezes…
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