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Accepted in Part
We welcome the Government’s willingness to sanction individuals and Tatmadaw- linked companies in critical sectors.
Recommendation
We welcome the Government’s willingness to sanction individuals and Tatmadaw- linked companies in critical sectors. This should be taken further by freezing the military’s revenue sources on all possible fronts. The UK has the economic and technical capabilities to help significantly undermine the junta’s business in crucial industries.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees to pursue targeted sanctions on businesses and organisations the junta depends on, highlighting existing sanctions and ongoing work with international partners, but not committing to freezing revenue on "all possible fronts".
Paragraph Reference
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government
Accepted in Part
The UK has been at the forefront of the international sanctions response. We agree with the Committee’s recommendation that we should pursue sanctions on businesses and organisations on which the junta is dependent. The UK does not support a return to blanket sanctions, favouring a targeted approach to minimise impacts on the wider population. Since 1 February, the UK has worked quickly and in partnership with the US, Canada and the EU, to impose sanctions on the junta. We have sanctioned the junta’s
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Inquiry
The Myanmar crisis
Report
Fourth Report - The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis
16 Jul 2021
HC 203
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.0 yrs
Report published
16 Jul 2021