Brussels, Belgium – The European Union has announced the extension of sanctions against Myanmar for an additional year until May 2027.
This comes as part of continued pressure on the military authorities who have been ruling since the 2021 coup.
Extensive sanctions against individuals and entities
The Council of the European Union explained that the measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo.
They target 105 individuals and 22 entities linked to the military leadership.
This move extends the sanctions imposed by the EU following the military coup
that ousted an elected government in February 2021.
European condemnation of the violations
The European Union reiterated its condemnation of what it described as grave and ongoing human rights violations,
along with widespread restrictions on fundamental freedoms in the country.
It also called for an end to the violence and the release of those arbitrarily detained.
The EU reaffirmed its continued opposition to the legitimization of military rule.
Worsening humanitarian crisis
According to UN estimates, at least 3.6 million people have been displaced since the coup.
Nearly 8,000 killings and tens of thousands of arrests have also been documented,
with more than 22,000 people still in detention.
The European Union has confirmed it will continue to suspend any direct financial
assistance that could be interpreted as support for the military authorities.
However, it will continue to provide humanitarian aid through international channels.
