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Myanmar shuts shop to defy junta on coup anniversary – France 24

February 1, 2022 Campaign News

Streets emptied and shops shuttered across Myanmar as people defied junta orders to go about their business with a silent strike on the first anniversary of the military coup, reports France 24.

Following Washington’s lead, Britain imposed sanctions against Attorney General Thida Oo, Supreme Court Chief Justice Tun Tun Oo and Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Tin Oo, all of whom were closely involved in the “politically motivated” prosecution of Aung San Suu Kyi.

“The Burmese military are using ever more brutal and desperate tactics to try to cling on to power,” said Anna Roberts, Burma Campaign UK’s Executive Director, welcoming the fresh sanctions. “The British government is doing exactly the right thing… however, they need to speed up the pace of new sanctions. It is vital to maximise pressure now while the military are more vulnerable.”

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