Biden threatens sanctions as Myanmar coup is ‘assault on transition to democracy’

World

Joe Biden has criticised the military coup in Myanmar, calling it a “direct assault on the country’s transition to democracy and the rule of law”.

The US president said: “The international community should come together in one voice to press the military to immediately relinquish the power they have seized, release the activists and officials they have detained, lift all telecommunications restrictions, and refrain from violence against civilians.”

Products You May Like

Articles You May Like

Tesla reports first-ever drop in annual deliveries
Blow to Treasury as long-term borrowing costs highest this century
Fresh amber warning for snow issued – and temperatures could drop to -16C this week
Ukraine just stopped Russian gas flows to Europe. Here’s who’s most at risk
‘Not safe or legal’ – Cops continue crackdown on Sur Ron style electric bikes

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *