EU Adds Three Individuals, One Entity to Myanmar Sanctions List

29/10/2024
Posted by: Pambos Kyriacou

The European Council approved additional restrictive measures against three persons and one entity associated with the Myanmar military junta, and responsible for scam operations based in the country, which are targeting both the Myanmar population and citizens from other countries in the region.

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EU Adds Three Individuals, One Entity to Myanmar Sanctions List

EU Adds Three Individuals, One Entity to Myanmar Sanctions List

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