On Thursday, the United States abolished sanctions against several allies of military government Junta in Myanmar. AFP recalls that this occurred two weeks after the head of Junta praised US President Donald Trump and, a letter responding to duties, called on him to alleviate sanctions, TASR writes.
Human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) She described the United States’ decision as “extremely worrying”. She stated that it suggests a fundamental change in the US policy against the Myanmar army, which in 2021 overthrew a democratically elected government.
Companies and persons that the US Department of Finance removed from the penalty list were originally included for various reasons. For example, it was an activity in the defense sector or companies that allegedly cooperated with the military government, and the previous administration The United States often sanctioned them in the anniversary of Junta’s rule. The finance department did not justify this step and the White House did not comment immediately.
The ruling General Min Aun Hlavin asked on July 11 in a letter for Trump to reduce 40 % duties to export from Myanmar and announced that he was ready to send a negotiating team to Washington if necessary. “General acknowledged the strong leadership of the President who leads his country to national prosperity in the spirit of a true patriot,” At that time, the state media said according to Reuters.
Military Leader also asked Trump, “To consider alleviating and abolishing economic sanctions imposed in Myanmar, because they prevent the common interests and prosperity of both countries and their inhabitants”.
Myanmar is one of the main world sources of rare minerals used in defense and consumer facilities. Ensuring the supply of these materials is the main goal of Trump’s administration in her efforts to compete with China, which is responsible for 90 percent of the capacity of the processing of rare soils, AFP recalled.
