The European Union has officially announced the extension of sanctions against 106 individuals and 22 entities connected to Myanmar’s military council, including military council leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, until April 2026. These sanctions were first imposed in 2021 following the military coup and have been renewed annually since then. The sanctions target those responsible for the military takeover and human rights violations against the civilian population.
The list of sanctioned individuals includes military council ministers, deputy ministers, judicial officials, high-ranking officers from the Myanmar military’s army, navy, and air force, military-affiliated business cronies, members of the military-appointed election commission, military-linked politicians and administrative officials from Yangon Region, and individuals involved in online financial fraud operations. These targeted sanctions reflect the EU’s commitment to holding accountable those responsible for undermining democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
Among the 22 organizations subject to economic sanctions are the military council itself, military-owned companies, state-owned and military-controlled private companies, the Ministry of Defense, all branches of the Myanmar military forces including army, navy, and air force, and border guard forces. The sanctions package includes comprehensive measures such as travel bans, asset freezes, restrictions on economic cooperation and integration, arms export prohibitions, visa restrictions, and financial sanctions. These measures are designed to limit the military council’s access to resources and international support while maintaining pressure for a return to democratic governance in Myanmar.
