Britain imposes more sanctions as Myanmar sees fresh clashes

Britain imposes more sanctions as Myanmar sees fresh clashes

The Straits Times - Asia·2021-02-26 06:05

YANGON (AFP) - Britain slapped further sanctions on Myanmar's generals on Thursday (Feb 25) for "overseeing human rights violations" since toppling civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as clashes broke out between pro-junta supporters and anti-coup residents.

The country has been gripped by a torrent of anger, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets nationwide to call for the release of Suu Kyi and a return to democracy.

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