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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Thursday, 22 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Myanmar: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will consider further sanctions against the Myanmar authorities following reports of an airstrike on a school in the Sagaing region on 16 September 2022.

Answer

The attack on the school in Sagaing Region by the Myanmar military was indefensible. On 21 September, the Minister for Asia tweeted in response to the horrific attack, reiterating our calls to end the atrocities and protect the lives of innocent civilians, including children.

We will consider all the tools at our disposal to maintain pressure on the regime and respond to serious human rights violations, including further targeted sanctions and keeping Myanmar on the UN Security Council's agenda.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54624
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed conflict Schools Sanctions Myanmar
Link
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