Why sanctions on Myanmar are ‘the right thing to do’
The Myanmar Campaign Network explains why Australia can take practical steps, following the path paved by the US, UK, EU, to restore democracy in Myanmar.
The Myanmar Campaign Network explains why Australia can take practical steps, following the path paved by the US, UK, EU, to restore democracy in Myanmar.
Australian economist Prof Sean Turnell is calling on the Federal Government to sanction Myanmar’s state-owned banks which are used by the ruling junta to fund procurement of weapons.
The recent incident involving the deaths of at least 8 prisoners and the disappearances of many others during an alleged prison transfer in Bago Region is a stark reminder that political prisoners are still at risk.
The US government has made things tougher for Myanmar military leaders by imposing more restrictions on three entities.
In the past month, the Myanmar junta has killed more than 210 people in aerial attacks and the number of internally displaced persons has now jumped to 1.8 million.