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Canada imposes additional sanctions on Myanmar armed forces - statement

Mon, 17th May 2021 15:51

OTTAWA, May 17 (Reuters) - Canada said it acted in
coordination with the United States and Britain on Monday in
imposing additional sanctions https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/additional-myanmar-sanctions.html
on individuals and entities tied to the Myanmar armed forces,
while calling again for a restoration of democracy, a statement
from the foreign ministry said.

"Canada stands with the people of Myanmar as they continue
to fight to restore democracy and freedom in their country and
we will not hesitate to take further action," Canada's Foreign
Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement.
(Reporting by Steve Scherer)

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