The United States (US) is planning to impose new sanctions on Myanmar in the wake of recent violence following protests against the country's coup.
"We are preparing additional actions for those responsible for the recent violence and coup," US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement yesterday.
Bernama reported quoting the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN) Office as saying that at least 18 people had been killed in clashes between police and protesters in Myanmar yesterday.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the reported violence against protesters in Myanmar.
"We condemn the violence perpetrated by the Myanmar security forces against its people and call on all countries to work together to support the struggle of the Myanmar people," Blinken wrote on Twitter.
Myanmar people staged protests against military coups in several cities in the country last weekend.
On February 1, the Myanmar military staged a coup, announced a one-year emergency order, detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as President Win Myint and several senior leaders of the National Democratic League (NLD) and promised to take action against allegations of vote rigging during the election. festival November 8 last year.
The military said it was committed to the democratic system and vowed to hold new elections after the emergency ended.
Demonstrations have been held throughout Myanmar since the military took over.
The US and Britain have imposed sanctions on several individuals including Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun and General Maung Maung Kyaw who were appointed members of the Myanmar State Administrative Council.
