UK sanctions: Myanmar sanctions
76 designations under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021: 39 people, 37 companies and groups, as listed on the UK Sanctions List dated 03-Nov-2026. The newest designation is dated 29 October 2024.
Names, positions, sanctions and reasons are quoted from the list. Dates of birth, passport numbers and addresses are left out. Being on the list is a government designation, not a criminal conviction.
| Name and position | Type | Designated | Sanctions | UK statement of reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Energy Company Limited 2 other names on the list | Entity | 29 October 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Swan Energy is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by (1) being associated with a person (Asia Sun Trading Company Limited), that has been and is involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces, and (2) by ma |
| Rich Ray Trading Company Limited 3 other names on the list | Entity | 29 October 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Rich Ray Trading Company Limited is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by (1) being associated with a person (Asia Sun Trading Company Limited), that has been and is involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security |
| Asia Sun Group Company Limited 2 other names on the list | Entity | 29 October 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Asia Sun Group Company Limited, is owned or controlled directly by Zaw Min Tun, a member of Asia Sun Trading Company Limited, a person involved in the repression of the civilian population of Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. |
| Progress Technology Support Company Limited 4 other names on the list | Entity | 29 October 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Progress Technology Support (a.k.a Royal Shune Lei Company Limited), is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by being involved in the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods or restricted technology or of material related to such goods or technology. |
| Myan-Oil Company Limited 2 other names on the list | Entity | 29 October 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Myan-Oil is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar as it is associated with a person (Asia Sun Trading Company Limited), that has been and is involved in the repression of the civilian population of Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. |
| King Royal Technologies Co. Ltd 2 other names on the list | Entity | 29 October 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | King Royal Technologies Co. Ltd is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar, by being involved in the supply to Myanmar of goods or technology which could contribute to a serious human rights abuse. |
| Mining Enterprise 2 9 other names on the list | Entity | 1 February 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Mining Enterprise 2 is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar, by being affiliated to the Myanmar Security Forces, as an MSF-affiliated business, and by providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to such an activity. |
| Mining Enterprise 1 9 other names on the list | Entity | 1 February 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Mining Enterprise 1 is, and has been, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar, by being affiliated to the Myanmar Security Forces as an MSF-affiliated business, and by providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to such an activity. |
| 77th Light Infantry Division 4 other names on the list | Entity | 1 February 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The 77th Light Infantry Division (LID 77) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because LID 77 is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar. Specifically in relation to the right to life and right of persons not to be subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in Myanmar on the basis of their p |
| 101st Light Infantry Division 4 other names on the list | Entity | 1 February 2024 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The 101st Light Infantry Division (LID 101) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because LID 101 is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar. Specifically, being responsible for activity which violates the right of life of persons in Myanmar; the right to liberty and security of persons in Myanmar, including freedom from a |
| International Group of Entrepreneur Services Company Limited 2 other names on the list | Entity | 31 October 2023 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | International Group of Entrepreneur Services Company Limited has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through making available funds or other economic resources to the Myanmar security forces. |
| Kyaw Min Oo | Individual | 31 October 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Kyaw Min Oo has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology. Namely, through his role as director of Sky Aviator Company Limited. |
| Myo Thitsar | Individual | 31 October 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Myo Thitsar has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology. Namely, through her role as having been Head of Department, Procurement & Supply of Dynasty International. |
| Pye Phyo Tay Za 3 other names on the list | Individual | 31 October 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Pye Phyo Tay Za has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology; and through making available funds or other economic resources to the Myanmar security forces. Namely, through his role in Myanmar Avia Services, Yangon Aircraft Engineering |
| Htoo Htet Tay Za 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 October 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Htoo Htet Tay Za has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology; and thro ugh making available funds or other economic resources to the Myanmar security forces. Namely, through his role as having been a director of Htoo Group of Companies |
| Sit Taing Aung 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 October 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Sit Taing Aung has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods and/or restricted technology, and/or of material related to such goods or technology, namely through his role as director of Yatanarpon Aviation Services and his work with Mottama Holdings. |
| Tun Min Latt | Individual | 27 March 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Tun Min Latt is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because he is and has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar through the supply to Myanmar of restricted goods or restricted technology, or of material related to such goods or technology. Specifically, through his role as director of Star Sapphire Trading Company Limited. |
| Khin Phyu Win 1 other name on the list | Individual | 27 March 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Khin Phyu Win is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021. In her role as current Director and shareholder of Shoon Energy Pte Limited, Khin Phyu Win has been profiting financially from activity which represses the civilian population in Myanmar, namely through the supply of aviation fuel. |
| Shoon Energy Pte Limited 2 other names on the list | Entity | 27 March 2023 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Shoon Energy Pte Limited is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because it has been profiting financially from activity which represses the civilian population in Myanmar, namely through the supply of aviation fuel. |
| Win Kyaw Kyaw Aung | Individual | 31 January 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Win Kyaw Kyaw Aung is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because, as a former director and shareholder of Asia Sun Trading Company Limited, he has been involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. |
| Zaw Min Tun Director | Individual | 31 January 2023 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Zaw Min Tun is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because he is a member of Asia Sun Trading Company Limited, which is and has been involved in the repression of the civilian population of Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. |
| Cargo Link Company Limited | Entity | 31 January 2023 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Cargo Link Company Limited is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because it has been, and is, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. |
| Asia Sun Trading Company Limited | Entity | 31 January 2023 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | Asia Sun Trading Company Limited is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because it has been, and is, involved in the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar by making available economic resources (aviation fuel) directly or indirectly to or for the benefit of the Myanmar security forces. |
| Office of the Chief of Military and Security Affairs | Entity | 8 December 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Office of the Chief of Military and Security Affairs (OCMSA) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because: OCMSA carries out activities on behalf of the State Administration Council, and has been responsible for the commission of serious human rights violations namely torture, rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence. |
| 99th Light Infantry Division 1 other name on the list | Entity | 8 December 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The 99th Light Infantry Division (99 LID) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because: 99 LID is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar. Specifically in relation to the right of persons not to be subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in Myanmar, including in the context of—rape and ot |
| 33rd Light Infantry Division 1 other name on the list | Entity | 8 December 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The 33rd Light Infantry Division (33 LID) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because: 33 LID is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar, namely rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence, against men, women and children of ethnic and religious minorities in Rakhine State. |
| Star Sapphire Group of Companies 1 other name on the list | Entity | 24 August 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Security Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades . In 2017, the Myanmar Security Forces murdered, raped and tortured thousands of Rohingya during the Rakhine clearance operations. 740,000 Rohingya were forced over the border into Bangladesh. Star Sapphire Trading Company Limited has |
| International Gateways Group of Company Limited (IGGC) 150 other names on the list | Entity | 24 August 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar security forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and repression of the civilian population of Myanmar. International Gateways Group of Company Limited has been, and is, involved in (1) the repression of the civilian population in Myanmar,(2) the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar, and (3) other actions, policies and activities whic |
| Sky One Construction Company Ltd 2 other names on the list | Entity | 24 August 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Security Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and repression of the civilian population of Myanmar. In 2017, the Myanmar Security Forces murdered, raped and tortured thousands of Rohingya during the Rakhine clearance operations. 740,000 Rohingya were forced over the border into Bangladesh. Sky One Construction Company Limited contributed funds to the |
| Sky Aviator Company Ltd | Entity | 16 June 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Armed Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. Sky Aviator Company Ltd has been responsible for the brokering of deals for the supply of parts and upkeep of aircraft for the Myanmar Armed Forces from Russia since the coup in February 2021. Therefore, Sky Aviator Co Ltd has been and |
| Myanmar New Era Trading Company Limited | Entity | 16 June 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Armed Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. Myanmar New Era Trading Ltd has been responsible for the supply of parts and upkeep of aircraft for the Myanmar Armed Forces. Therefore, Myanmar New Era Trading Ltd has been involved in the supply of restricted goods to Myanmar. |
| SS Techniques Company Limited 2 other names on the list | Entity | 16 June 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Armed Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. SS Techniques Company Limited has been responsible for the brokering of deals for the supply of parts and upkeep of aircraft for the Myanmar Armed Forces since the coup in February 2021. Therefore, SS Techniques Company Limited has been |
| Ural Avia LLC | Entity | 16 June 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Armed Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. Ural Avia LLC is a Russian company which has been responsible for the supply of parts and upkeep of aircraft for the Myanmar Armed Forces since the coup in February 2021. Therefore, Ural Avia LLC has been and is involved in the supply o |
| JSC Gorizont | Entity | 16 June 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar Armed Forces have a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. JSC Gorizont is a Russian company which has been responsible for the supply and upkeep of aircraft for the Myanmar Armed Forces since the coup in February 2021. Therefore, JSC Gorizont has been and is involved in the supply of dual-use |
| Aung Moe MYINT Doctor Honorary Consul of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 2 other names on the list | Individual | 19 April 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. As Director of Dynasty International Company Ltd (DICL), Aung Moe Myint has used his commercial and personal position to provide support for these activities in his role as an importer and broker of arms and dual use goods. Through his control of DI |
| Myanmar Chemical & Machinery Co | Entity | 25 March 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations in Myanmar for decades. Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Co Ltd (MCM) has provided support for the military’s activities in its role as an importer and broker of arms imports to Myanmar. It has acted as a key source of weapons and commercial support for the junta. MCM, has therefore, been involved in the supply of restrict |
| Aung Hlaing Oo U CEO of Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Co Ltd | Individual | 25 March 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. As Managing Director of Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Co Ltd , Aung Hlaing Oo has used his commercial and personal position to provide support for these activities in his role as an importer and broker of arms. Through his control of MCM, he has ac |
| Dynasty International Company Ltd 2 other names on the list | Entity | 25 March 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. Dynasty International Company Ltd has provided support for these activities in its role as an importer and broker of arms imports to Myanmar. It has been responsible for the supply and upkeep of military and training aircrafts for the Myanmar Air Fo |
| Htun Aung General | Individual | 25 March 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup and transferred powers to the State Administration Council (SAC). The SAC is responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in its seizure of power from the democratically elected government. The Myanmar Security Forces, acting under the direction of the SAC and senior Generals, |
| Miya Win International Limited 4 other names on the list | Entity | 25 March 2022 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Myanmar for decades. Miya Win International Ltd is responsible for ongoing activity in brokering deals for the supply and upkeep of aircraft for the Myanmar Air Force. Evidence indicates that Miya Win International Ltd has been involved this activity since at least 2017 |
| Tin Oo U Chair of the Anti-Corruption Commission | Individual | 31 January 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | U Tin Oo is the current Chair of the Anti-Corruption Commission in Myanmar. He was appointed by the State Administration Council (SAC), following the February 2021 military coup. He is involved in undermining democracy through the manner of his appointment and his acceptance of the role. He is also undermining democracy and the rule of law by developing cases, widely regarded as unfounded, against |
| Thein Soe U Chair of Union Election Commission | Individual | 31 January 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | U Thein Soe was appointed by the Commander-in-Chief as Chair of the, reconstituted, Union Election Commission (UEC) on 3 February 2021, two days after the military seized power in a coup. The Chair of the UEC is responsible for overseeing activity relating to elections in Myanmar and the conduct of political parties. As Chair of the UEC U Thein Soe has been involved in undermining democracy in his |
| Thida Oo Doctor Myanmar Attorney General 1 other name on the list | Individual | 31 January 2022 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Dr Thida Oo is the sitting Attorney General of Myanmar. She was appointed by the State Administration Council (SAC), following the February 2021 military coup, after her predecessor, U Tun Tun Oo, was forcibly removed from office. She is involved in undermining democracy through the manner of her appointment and her acceptance of the role. She is also, reportedly, responsible for building cases ag |
| Directorate for Defence Procurement | Entity | 10 December 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Directorate of Procurement sits within the Myanmar Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for the Myanmar Armed Forces who are perpetrating a campaign of violence and human rights violations across Myanmar. The Commander-in-Chief, a designated individual in his own right, is associated with the Directorate of Procurement in his capacity as head of the Tatmadaw. Evidence indicates the Direct |
| Directorate for Defence Industries 3 other names on the list | Entity | 10 December 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar military seized power from civilian leaders on 1 February in a coup d’état and established a military junta. The Myanmar security forces have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021 and are responsible for the repression of the civilian population. The Directorate for Defence Industries (DDI) is a state-owned enterprise which operates under the Ministry of Defen |
| Quarter Master General Office | Entity | 10 December 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Quarter Master General Office (QMGO) sits within the Myanmar Ministry of Defence which is responsible for overseeing a campaign of violence and human rights violations across Myanmar, particularly in ethnic areas. Evidence indicates that the QMGO plays a crucial role in procuring equipment for the Myanmar Armed Forces, including ammunition, bombs and jet fuel. This directly enables serious hum |
| Myanmar War Veterans Organisation | Entity | 10 December 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar War Veterans Organisation (MWVO) is associated with the Tatmadaw which is responsible for serious human rights violations against the population of Myanmar; undermining democracy and repressing the civilian population, in particular during the 2021 coup d'etat and violence against ethnic minorities. The MWVO functions in part as a reserve force for the Tatmadaw and helps shape nati |
| Htoo Group of Companies | Entity | 2 September 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Htoo Group of Companies is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by U Tay Za, who is an involved person. Htoo Group of Companies contributed funds to the Tatmadaw in 2017, at a fundraising event for the Rakhine clearance operations held by Commander in Chief, Min Aung Hlaing. There are reasonable grounds to suspect that these funds contributed to serious human rights violations and ethnic |
| Tay Za U Chairman of Htoo Group of Companies 4 other names on the list | Individual | 2 September 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Tatmadaw has a track record of committing serious human rights violations in Myanmar for decades, including the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya in 2017, ongoing attacks on other ethnic groups and the 2021 coup and associated repression of the civilian population and serious human rights violations including killings, arbitrary detention and torture. U Tay Za has provided support for these act |
| State Administration Council | Entity | 21 June 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Myanmar Pearl Enterprise (MPE) | Entity | 21 June 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar military seized power from civilian leaders on 1 February in a coup d’état and established a military junta. Since then all state institutions have come under the control of the State Administration Council (SAC), who oversee the governance and expenditure of ministries. The SAC/military junta undermines democracy and, together with the Myanmar Security Forces, is responsible for the r |
| Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE) | Entity | 21 June 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar military seized power from civilian leaders on 1 February in a coup d’état and established a military junta. Since then all state institutions have come under the control of the State Administration Council (SAC), who oversee the governance and expenditure of ministries. The SAC/military junta undermines democracy and, together with the Myanmar Security Forces, is responsible for the r |
| Myanmar Gems Enterprise (MGE) | Entity | 17 May 2021 | Asset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction | The Myanmar military seized power from civilian leaders on 1 February in a coup d’état and established a military junta. Since then all state institutions have come under the control of the State Administration Council (SAC), who oversee the governance and expenditure of ministries. The SAC/military junta undermines democracy and, together with the Myanmar Security Forces, is responsible for the r |
| Ye Win Oo Joint Secretary of SAC | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Moe Myint Tun SAC Member | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Aung Lin Dwe Secretary of the SAC / Judge Advocate General of the TMD / Secretary to the Peace Negotiation Committee. | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Maung Maung Kyaw Commander-in-Chief of Air Force and member of State Administration Council | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Tin Aung San Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy and SAC Member | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Min Aung Hlaing Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | On 1 February 2021 the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar. As part of the coup, Vice-President Swe declared a state of emergency on 1 February transferring the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the Tatmadaw established the State Administration Council (SAC), which is chaired by Hl |
| Mya Tun Oo Minister of Defence and State Administration Council Member 1 other name on the list | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Following the coup against the democratically elected government by the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) on 31 January, General Mya Tun Oo was appointed Minister of Defence on 1 February. The Minister of Defence is responsible for the Tatmadaw, which includes the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Tatmadaw have committed serious human rights violations in Myanmar since 1 February 2021 including prohibiting |
| Than Hlaing Deputy Minister for Home Affairs and Chief of Police | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Following the coup of 1 February 2021, during which Myanmar’s military seized power from civilian leaders, Than Hlaing was appointed Deputy Minister for Home Affairs and Chief of the Myanmar Police Force. The police in Myanmar have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021 including killing a civilian protestor against the coup, preventing and disbanding assemblies, the arbit |
| Soe Htut Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for the Office of the Union Government | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Soe Htut was appointed Minister for Home Affairs, on 1 February 2020. He was Home Affairs Minister during the coup, on 1 February, when Tatmadaw security forces (including the police) were directed to detain MPs and civil society figures. . The Minister for Home Affairs is responsible for the Myanmar Police Force, Fire Service and Prison Service. The police in Myanmar have committed serious human |
| Tun Naing Officer Commanding officer of the Border Guard Police (BGP) base in Taung Bazar | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Myanmar Border Guard Police Officer Tun Naing, commanding officer of the Border Guard Police base in Taung Bazar, during the most intense months of the Rohingya ‘clearance operations’, which commenced on 25 August 2017 and were at their most intense during the following two months. Tun Naing directly and through his position of command, is responsible for serious human rights violations committed |
| Thant Zaw Win Major A Major in the 564th Light Infantry Battalion of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) 1 other name on the list | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Thant Zaw Win is a Major in the 546th Light Infantry Brigade of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and oversaw military operations carried out in Rakhine State and notably in Maung Nu. In that context, he is responsible for atrocities and serious human rights violations, repression of the civilian population, and actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar, committed against |
| Kyaw Chay Corporal A Corporal in the Border Guard Police (BGP) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Corporal Kyaw Chay is a member of the Border Guard Police (BGP) and was present in the BGP base in Zay Di Pyin in Rakhine, during the most intense months of the Rohingya ‘clearance operations’, which commenced on 25 August 2017 and were at their most intense during the following two months. During this time Corporal Kyaw Chay directly participated in serious human rights violations. He is personal |
| Khin Hlaing Brigadier General Commander of the Northeastern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) |Former Leader of the 99th Light Infantry Division (LID) of the Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Brigadier General Khin Hlaing, Commander of the Northeastern Command of the Myanmar Army. Responsible for serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state, carried out by the 99th Light Infantry Division during his time as commander. These include unlawful killings, forced detainment, repression of the civilian population and systematic burning of Rohingya |
| Ba Kyaw Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant in the 564th Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) of Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Staff Sergeant Ba Kyaw of the 546th Light Infantry Brigade of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) is responsible, through his role as Staff Sergeant, for the commission of and involvement in, serious human rights violations, the repression of the civilian population and actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar, in Rakhine State, specifically in and around Maung Nu village |
| Aung Myo Thu Major Field Unit Commander of 33rd Light Infantry Division (LID) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Major Aung Myo Thu, Field Unit Commander of the 33rd LID, oversaw military operations carried out in Rakhine state in 2017. In that context, he is responsible for atrocities and serious human rights violations, repression of the civilian population, and actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar. These include unlawful killings, forced detainment, sexual violence, and system |
| Nyi Nyi Swe Major General Former leader of the Northern Command of the Myanmar Military (Tatmadaw) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Major General Nyi Nyi Swe, former head of the Northern Command, oversaw military operations carried out in Kachin State between May 2016 and April 2018. In that context, he is responsible for serious human rights violations, the repression of the civilian population and actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar committed in Kachin State by the Tatmadaw during his tenure. Th |
| Thura San Lwin Brigadier General Commander of the Border Guard Police | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Brigadier General Thura San Lwin, Commander of the Border Guard Police. He was commander of the BGP in Rakhine, during the most intense months of the Rohingya ‘clearance operations’, which commenced on 25 August 2017 and were at their most intense during the following two months. Thura San Lwin, directly and through his position of command, is responsible for overseeing the commission of serious h |
| Aung Aung Brigadier General Commander of the 33rd Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Brigadier General Aung Aung, as Commander of the 33rd Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Army is responsible for serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state. These include unlawful killings and systematic burning of Rohingya houses and buildings. |
| Thant Zin Oo Commander Commander of the 8th Security Police Battalion | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Brigadier General Thant Zin Oo was Commander of the paramilitary 8th Security Police Battalion of the Myanmar Army during August and September 2017. As commander, he was responsible for the actions of the 8th Security Police Battalion under his command and therefore responsible for serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state by the 8th Security Police |
| Maung Maung Soe Major General Former Commander of the Myanmar Army’s Western Command | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Major General Maung Maung Soe, was the former chief of the Myanmar Army’s Western Command. He has been responsible for the repression of the civilian population, actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar and atrocities and serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state. These include extra judicial killings, sexual violence and sy |
| Khin Maung Soe Brigadier General Commander of the Military Operation Command 15 | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Brigadier General Khin Maung Soe, is commander of the Military Operation Command 15 (MOC 15), the main military division based in Northern Rakhine, which has oversight and command of 10 battalions. This division is responsible for the repression of the civilian population, actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar and atrocities and serious human rights violations committed |
| Aung Kyaw Zaw Lieutenant General Chief of No 3 and No 5 Bureau of Special Operations, Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services, Myanmar Army|Currently Chief of Bureau of Special Operations No 6 | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Lieutenant General Aung Kyaw Zaw, commander of the Myanmar Army’s Bureau of Special Operations 3. Oversaw the Myanmar Army’s Western Command, which committed atrocities and serious human rights violations, repression of the civilian population, and actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state. Senior responsibility for abuses in |
| Than Oo Brigadier General Commander in the 99th Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Armed Forces | Individual | 29 April 2021 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction | Brigadier General Than Oo, Commander of the 99th Light Infantry Division of the Myanmar Army. Responsible for the repression of the civilian population, actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Myanmar and serious human rights violations committed against the Rohingya population in Rakhine state. These include unlawful killings and systematic burning of Rohingya houses and buildin |
Where this comes from
The UK Sanctions List (FCDO, GOV.UK); CSV read 4 November 2026 (saved copy). Every UK sanctions regime.