Human Rights Watch is calling for economic sanctions, travel bans and asset freezes for leaders of Myanmar's military, military business conglomerates and the new governing body.
February 22, 2021New legislation provisionally agreed by member states will allow the EU to target individuals who commit gross human rights violations irrespective of nationality.
November 30, 2020Measures will be taken against six individuals and three entities, including travel bans, asset freezes, and a prohibition on obtaining funding from the EU.
August 4, 2020The amendments raise the maximum penalties for violating anti-terrorism laws, and empower the government to implement UN Security Council resolutions.
July 31, 2020