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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Fifth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar: UK statement

Press release

The UK announces new sanctions and legal action in support of Myanmar’s Rohingya community.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MPPublished25 August 2022
Minister for Asia Amanda Milling

  • UK takes fresh action against the Myanmar Armed Forces on 5th anniversary of the military’s campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya
  • new sanctions against military-linked companies to target the military’s access to arms and revenue
  • UK confirms its intention to intervene in The Gambia v. Myanmar International Court of Justice Case to support international justice efforts