U.K., EU, Canada impose new sanctions targeting Myanmar military

Measures aimed at preventing regime from carrying out airstrikes on civilians

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Karen National Liberation Army troops patrol an area destroyed by Myanmar military airstrikes near the border with Thailand in April 2024.   © Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) -- Britain imposed on Tuesday further sanctions targeting the Myanmar military's access to equipment and funds, saying the measures would hinder the junta's ability to carry out airstrikes on civilians.

Taken in coordination with the European Union and Canada, the financial sanctions target six entities involved either in providing aviation fuel to Myanmar's military or in the supply of restricted goods, including aircraft parts, the British government said.

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