WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is threatening to slap new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government.
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Myanmar, also known as Burma, has been a U.S. democracy promotion project for decades, though there have been recent and serious concerns about its backsliding into authoritarianism. Disappointment with former opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyii, who has been detained by the military, has run high.
“The military’s seizure of power in Burma, the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials, and the declaration of a national state of emergency are a direct assault on the country’s transition to democracy and the rule of law,” Biden said in a statement.
“In a democracy, force should never seek to overrule the will of the people or attempt to erase the outcome of a credible election. For almost a decade, the people of Burma have been steadily working to establish elections, civilian governance, and the peaceful transfer of power. That progress should be respected.”
He noted that the U.S. had removed sanctions on Burma after its transition to democracy but that it would not hesitate to restore them.
“The reversal of that progress will necessitate an immediate review of our sanction laws and authorities, followed by appropriate action,” Biden said. “The United States will stand up for democracy wherever it is under attack.”
Go back to signing your executive orders, Joe. They don’t give a hoot to what you say….
the same thing trump would not do here, they did in a 3rd world country, to stick up for decency and against rigged elections.
Goes to show how low the US has sunk, its government institutions including the military corrupt to the core.
Biden and the dems will be even more upset when they realize all his deeds had been recorded in the heavenly book.
And 4 years ago, it was the dems complaining about all the executive orders trump was signing
Who gives a rats a..
If your so worried regarding democracy why don’t you keep the sanctions on Iran!
Ehhh Iran is vs Israel who gives a s… about democracy when it comes vs the Jews!
Where is your mask Joe? You don’t seem to take covid seriously. And america first. But out of other countries issues unless it affects us. We do not like wars. Please follow Trump’s model of zero wars abroad.