The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the restrictive measures imposed due to the situation in Myanmar for an additional 12 months. In a statement, the Council said the sanctions have been prolonged until April 30, 2027, due to ongoing actions undermining democratic order and serious human rights violations in Myanmar.
The statement noted that the decision was taken as part of the annual review process of the sanctions, adding that one deceased individual was removed from the sanctions list.
It was also stated that the EU’s sanctions against Myanmar currently target 105 individuals and 22 entities.
The statement further recalled that, in addition to an arms and equipment embargo, restrictions remain in place on the export of communication monitoring equipment that could be used for internal repression, a ban on the export of dual-use goods intended for military and border guard police use, and a prohibition on military training and cooperation with the Myanmar armed forces. It also emphasized that direct financial assistance to the Myanmar government has been suspended and that all aid that could be perceived as legitimizing the junta has been frozen.
Assets of individuals and entities listed under the EU sanctions are frozen, and it is prohibited to make funds or economic resources available to them, whether directly or indirectly.
Additionally, individuals on the list are subject to a travel ban to EU countries.
The EU significantly increased its sanctions against Myanmar following the military coup on February 1, 2021.