UK ready to consider imposing new sanctions against military in Myanmar - Foreign Secretary

MOSCOW: The UK is ready to consider imposing new sanctions against Myanmar's military, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Twitter, reported Sputnik.

"Welcome news from @SecBlinken of further sanctions targetting the Myanmar Commander-in-Chief's family and business interests," Raab said.

"The UK is exploring additional sanctions too - we are clear the regime should not be allowed to profit from abuse of power and human rights violations," he said.

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