Britain and Canada sanction Myanmar generals over coup

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Foreign minister Dominic Raab says the UK and its international allies will ‘hold the military to account’ for human rights violations

Japan joins ‘Quad’ counterparts in calling for quick restoration of democracy

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Published: 12:50am, 19 Feb 2021Updated: 12:53am, 19 Feb 2021

Britain and Canada imposed sanctions on Myanmar’s ruling generals on Thursday for toppling the civilian-led government while Japan said it had agreed with the United States, India and Australia that democracy must be restored there quickly.

Western countries have condemned the February 1 overthrow and detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, which has also brought daily mass demonstrations to the streets of the Southeast Asian country.

Following sanctions from the United States announced last week, both Britain and Canada announced measures.

Britain said it would impose asset freezes and travel bans on three generals while Canada said it would take action against nine military officials.

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Prayers for woman shot at anti-coup protest as large rallies continue in Myanmar

“We, alongside our international allies, will hold the Myanmar military to account for their violations of human rights and pursue justice for the Myanmar people,” British foreign minister Dominic Raab said.