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The US Department of Commerce announced the imposition of sanctions on the Ministries of Defense and Interior in Myanmar against the backdrop of continuing protests against the military seizure of power in the country and the deaths during clashes.
Sanctions were imposed on the two ministries, in addition to two other entities in the country, due to the coup in Myanmar, according to a statement by the US Department.
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The United States imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s military leaders on February 23. The US President’s National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that the United States will take more measures against the Myanmar military authorities.
Protests have continued in Myanmar since the military seized power on February 1. Clashes between security forces and protesters resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people, according to United Nations data.
Source: “TASS”
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