EU Warns of Additional Sanctions on Myanmar Military Junta... Calls for International Action

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] The European Union (EU) stated on the 30th (local time) that violent acts by the military are expanding in Myanmar, and that it is prepared to impose additional sanctions on the military regime, emphasizing the need to strengthen international preventive measures including an arms embargo.

Josep Borrell, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said in a statement on the same day, "The horrific acts of violence committed by the military regime in Kayah State, Myanmar, on the 24th demonstrate the necessity of holding those responsible accountable."

On the 24th, at least 35 bodies, including children, women, and international aid workers, were found burned in a village in Kayah State, eastern Myanmar. This is reported to be the work of the Myanmar military. The military claims through state media that the deceased were terrorists affiliated with anti-military forces.

Representative Borrell criticized that targeting civilians and aid organizations is unacceptable, blatantly violates international law, and infringes on human rights.

The EU imposed sanctions in February against Myanmar officials and economic entities responsible for the harsh crackdown on protesters following the Myanmar military coup.

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