Biden Warns Myanmar Coup Leaders of Renewed U.S. Sanctions

President Joe Biden said the U.S. could reinstate sanctions on Myanmar if the Southeast Asian country’s military doesn’t “immediately relinquish the power they have seized” in a coup and release activists and officials.

“The United States removed sanctions on Burma over the past decade based on progress toward democracy,” Biden said Monday in a statement. “The reversal of that progress will necessitate an immediate review of our sanction laws and authorities, followed by appropriate action.”

The coup in Myanmar, previously known as Burma, could prove to be an early test case of the Biden administration’s vow to defend democracy “wherever it is under attack,” as the president’s statement said. If carried out, the policy would represent an abrupt shift from the Trump administration, which often muted traditional criticism of authoritarian governments.

It’s not clear how much impact the threat of U.S. sanctions would have on Myanmar’s military leaders. The country has seen limited U.S. investment despite a nascent opening to democracy over the past decade, partly because of the government’s persecution of minority Rohingya Muslims. The military can also likely count on support from China, which is a bigger player in the nation.

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[Oskarisadog]

Drink an alcoholic beverage every time she says “uh”. I dare you.

[vljndom]

Someone should tell these people and the news media not to worry about this. President Trump is taking care of this situation.

[newearth]

REPENT: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Keep and do the commandments of God which includes the seventh day Sabbath, feast days and new moons. Christ Jesus of Nazareth is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

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[brolydbs]

If I had a dollar for every time she said “uh”

[teofilol]

Right on time, the sanction king is here again.

[ZbEn]

ILLEGITIMATE ELECTION, ILLEGITIMATE PRESIDENT

[gutfinski]

Right now, the CIA computers in Langley, Virginia have the exact locations of the traitors inside the National Palace pinpointed. The drone pilots are at the ready waiting for the order.

[flamp]

"I'll circle back to you"

[goldendiamondshine]

It’s not a problem to stop that because this is what trump was trying to do in US.

[-spcn]

Please help us, Please hear our voices 🙏

If you do not hear from us in next few hours or the next day, please know that the military has cut off the internet connectivity and taken our freedom of speech away as well.

#CivilDisobedienceMovement
#Myanmar
#Save #Burma
#Reject #the #Military
#WeNeedDemocracy
#HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar #RespectOurVote
#HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar #RespectOurVote

[johnscott]

As a member of the United Nations didn't we agree not to interfere in the internal politics of another nation....oh yes its right there in the charter....

Yep time to start doing that or might as well just ditch the money pit of the UN....

[thomasdahman]

"Give me my 10% or else"
Joe Biden

[ropersix]

I don't recall Biden (or Obama or Kerry) being too upset about the military coup in Thailand in 2014. So why the sudden tough talk against a coup next door to Thailand?

[luksitkrubawang]

LOL they chose to acquit their former president of inciting the attacks on the capitol but choose to meddle their nose/sanction myanmar. Tsk

[JesusSavesFromSin]

Jesus Christ saves from sin.
Romans 3: 23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Hebrews 9: 27
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Isaiah 64: 6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Revelation 21: 8
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Romans 5: 8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
John 3: 16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 14: 6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Romans 10: 9-10.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Jesus said John 5: 24
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
1John 5: 10-13
He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
Ephesians 2: 8-9
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Romans 8: 1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 15: 3-4
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
2 Corinthians 5: 21
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

[charleslatora]

Biden Didnt vote for you will never vote for you but get some spokesperson doesn't say um all the time. good lord

[melhaddi]

Didn't hear her say shit about genocide happening there against Muslims

[ktlkhuptongpaite]

WT* uh uh uh doing over there .... She is not qualified .

[thehonorablejiveturkey]

Uh Oh, Joe's first finger waggle

[KevinNguyen-inpe]

Lords strong ghosts voices warning ⚠️ ( calling global president) accurately