US, Allies Issue More Myanmar Sanctions

The U.S. and Canada issued more sanctions last week against people and entities in Myanmar responsible for supplying defense equipment to the country’s military regime. The Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted five people and five entities, including several arms dealers and their companies, for supporting the regime. Canada sanctioned four suppliers and two entities, including Myanmar Chemical & Machinery and Yatanarpon Aviation Support. The U.K. announced similar sanctions (see 2203280009).