Sanctions imposed on Myanmar group

Associated Press : The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it was imposing financial sanctions against family members of the military-run government of Myanmar and individuals it identified as key members of the financial empire of Tay Za, an influential businessman in the country.

UN rights expert dismayed over continued arrests, detentions

keralanext.com : Nearly five months after Myanmar’s forceful crackdown on peaceful protesters, political and human rights activists continue to be arrested, detained and sentenced to prison, an independent United Nations expert said today.

US Imposes New Sanctions on Burma

VOA News – David Gollust : The United States Tuesday imposed additional sanctions against Burma over the military government’s human rights violations and suppression of democracy. The new Treasury Department action targets family members of Burmese leaders and business figures associated with the Rangoon government. VOA’s David Gollust reports from the State Department.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Some in Myanmar

he Associated Press : WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said it’s imposing more financial sanctions against Myanmar.The Bush administration said it will take action against the country’s military rulers “and those who prop it up so long as human rights violations continue and democracy is suppressed.”