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International sanctions since the Myanmar military's illegal attempted coup

Further international action is urgently needed to block the illegal Myanmar military junta's access to funds, arms, equipment, technology and jet fuel.

International businesses linked to the Quartermaster General

After new sanctions were imposed on the Office of the Quartermaster General, international businesses linked through real estate and hotel developments are now at risk of sanctions violations.

Myanmar military-controlled businesses and associates that require targeted sanctions

JFM lists military-owned businesses, directors and key business associates for targeted international sanctions.

Myanmar military SAC members, their businesses & associates that require targeted sanctions

JFM lists military members of the SAC, their families, businesses & business associates for targeted sanctions.

Press Releases

JFM welcomes EU sanctions, including on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise

The European Union is today the first jurisdiction to impose sanctions on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), the junta’s biggest single source of revenue, responsible for financing its terror campaign.

Targeted sanctions one year after attempted coup in Myanmar

Justice For Myanmar has published comparative data on targeted sanctions imposed on the Myanmar military junta, their businesses and associates since the illegal attempted coup on February 1, 2021.

US sanctions failing to prevent timber trade with Myanmar since attempted coup

Companies in the United States have imported nearly 1,600 tonnes of teak from Myanmar since the military’s attempted coup in February 2021. Justice For Myanmar calls for a ban on Myanmar timber.

Joint press release - Japanese investors in Y Complex development risk violating US sanctions

Several Japanese companies that are investors in Y Complex, a mixed-use real estate development on land controlled by Myanmar’s military, risk breaching US sanctions imposed against military entities for their role in human rights abuses. Human Rights Now, Japan Volunteer Center, Justice For Myanmar and Mekong Watch demand responsible disengagement

Justice For Myanmar welcomes Canadian, UK & US sanctions on Myanmar military entities and military junta members

Justice For Myanmar welcomes the latest round of targeted sanctions imposed on the Myanmar military junta on Human Rights Day by Canada, the UK and the USA.

Indian firm Vaibhav Global Limited selling Myanmar gems in US, despite sanctions

Indian publicly listed jewellery company Vaibhav Global Limited is continuing to trade in Myanmar gems via online retailers Amazon and Overstock, despite the illegal February 1 attempted military coup and US, EU and UK sanctions against state-owned Myanma Gems Enterprise.

Open Letter to Members of the U.S. Congress to Pass the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021

242 Burmese diaspora, community based-organizations and Civil Society Organizations are calling on members of the US Congress to stand in solidarity with the people of Burma and co-sponsor the BURMA Act of 2021 to end the junta’s campaign of violence and cycle of impunity.

Ukraine arms transfers to Myanmar are enabling the junta’s terror

Ukraine is continuing to transfer arms to the Myanmar military, despite its illegitimate coup and ongoing mass killings, supported by a network of private arms dealers. Justice For Myanmar demands an arms embargo and targeted sanctions.

Human Rights Now and Justice For Myanmar call on TASAKI to end business with the Myanmar military junta, following US designation of Myanmar Pearl Enterprise for sanctions

Human Rights Now and Justice For Myanmar call on TASAKI to end business with the Myanmar military junta, following US designation of Myanmar Pearl Enterprise for sanctions.

German truck corporation MAN profiting from Myanmar atrocities

Justice For Myanmar has uncovered evidence of significant links between German truck manufacturer MAN, majority owned by Volkswagen, and vehicle sales to the Myanmar military. Justice For Myanmar demands Germany hold MAN accountable for atrocity crimes linked to their investment in Sinotruk, expedite EU sanctions and support a global arms embargo