Biden announced sanctions against the military junta in Myanmar

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - US President Joseph Biden announced tonight that his country is imposing sanctions on the military junta in Myanmar and called on the country's administration to immediately release the arrested leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

"I have issued an executive order that allows us to immediately impose sanctions on military officials who organized the coup, their close family members and their finances," Biden said.

The US President added that he will determine who will be on the sanctions list during the week and added that the financial assets and property of the current military authorities in the US will be frozen.

According to him, the US will continue to provide assistance to the people of Myanmar, especially in the field of healthcare.

"I once again call on the military of Myanmar to immediately release all democratically elected political leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi. The military must hand over power and respect the will of the people," the US President added.

The military of Myanmar carried out a coup on February 1 and arrested the civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is being held in detention at a secret location.

The military coup in Myanmar has been condemned by the international community.