Overview

• Sanctions aim to restrict Myanmar military's access to aviation fuel and aircraft parts, hindering their capacity for airstrikes.
• The coordinated effort involves asset freezes and financial prohibitions on six entities linked to Myanmar's military.
• Human rights violations, including airstrikes on civilians, prompted the international response from the UK, EU, and Canada.
• Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar's military has used increasingly brutal tactics to maintain power, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
• Over 3.4 million people have been displaced, and 18 million require humanitarian assistance due to the ongoing conflict.