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U.S. imposes sanctions on Myanmar commander in chief over Rohingya abuses
July 17, 2019

The United States has  announced sanctions on the Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders over  extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them from entry to the United States.

In a statement, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said we remain concerned that the Myanmar government has taken no actions to hold accountable to those responsible for human rights violations and abuses.