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United States, European Union and United Kingdom Intensify Sanctions on Burma

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On March 25, 2021, the United States imposed sanctions on Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Limited ("MEHL") and Myanmar Economic Corporation Limited ("MEC"), Burma's two largest military conglomerates. On the same day,...more

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Developments in sanctions targeting Myanmar

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Following the military coup in Myanmar on February 1, 2021, the U.S., UK and EU have imposed a range of sanctions targeting individuals and entities affiliated with the Burmese military....more

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European Union Issues Sanctions Against Myanmar Military and Coup Officials as U.S. Announces Additional Sanctions

On 22 March 2021, the EU added 11 Burmese officials responsible for last month’s military coup in Myanmar to its sanctions list. The designations are made in response to “the illegitimate over-throwing of the...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

U.S. Government Continues to Ratchet Up Pressure Against Myanmar – The Latest Steps

U.S. officials have continued to use a range of policy tools to apply pressure on the military leadership of Myanmar (also known as Burma) in response to the military coup in the country and escalating violence against...more

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions Measures Targeting Myanmar Military Government

On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military overthrew the country’s democratically elected government and installed an army general as head of state, with a cadre of military officials and their allies running the government. ...more

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Military Takeover in Burma Leads to New US Sanctions and Export Controls

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On February 1, 2021, the Burmese military announced that it had seized control of the country from the country's democratically elected government.1 In response to the coup, the US has so far designated 12 individuals and...more

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Biden Administration Issues New Sanctions and Export Controls to Respond to Coup in Burma

Key Points - On February 11, 2021, in the first deployment of sanctions since assuming office, President Biden issued EO 14014, authorizing sanctions against members of the Burmese military and related parties responsible...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US Imposes Restrictions on Burma Following Military Coup

In response to the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar), on February 10, 2021, President Joe Biden issued Executive Order 14014 (EO 14014), “Executive Order on Blocking Property With Respect to the Situation in...more

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Biden Administration Announces New Sanctions, Export Controls Following Burma’s Military Coup

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On February 11, 2021, the Biden Administration created a new sanctions regime and imposed additional export restrictions in response to the recent military coup in Burma. While the new measures do not broadly prohibit doing...more

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The Coup in Myanmar — U.S. Announces Initial Response with Targeted Sanctions and Export Controls

In response to the recent military coup in Myanmar (also known as Burma) against the democratically-elected government, on February 11, 2021 the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on Blocking Property with Respect...more

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Biden Administration Imposes Sanctions on Burma Following Military Coup

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As part of the U.S. government response, the Department of the Treasury imposes sanctions on certain Burmese persons, and the Department of Commerce heightens export restrictions relating to Burma. In response to the...more

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Market Solutions, Volume 26, No. 1

Sanctions: Will the Trump Administration Stay the Course? President Trump made many statements during the campaign regarding actions he plans to take to reverse Obama administration sanctions policies. These included...more

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The Sun is Setting On Myanmar’s Sanctions Regime

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The United States imposed trade sanctions on Myanmar (a.k.a. Burma) beginning in May 1997 after determining that the military junta had committed large-scale repression of the democratic opposition in Burma. The Burma...more

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