Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/887 of 28 April 2023 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma

Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/887 regarding sanction measures „in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma“ was published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the EU. The decision modifies Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP which sets out a sanctions framework and targeted sanctions directed against persons and entities involved in or supportive of the undermining of democracy in Myanmar/Burma.
Specifically, the 2023 Decision extends the general application date of the sanction measures (asset freezes, trespassing restrictions, restrictions in the supply of military goods and services) set out in the 2013 Decision by one year up to April 30, 2024. The travel restrictions and asset freezing measures concerning the individual with entry #84 referring to Naing Htut Aung and concerning the entity with entry #17 referring to the International Gateways Group of Company Limited (IGG) are extended up to October 29, 2023.
Also, the Decision updates several existing records in the corresponding sanctions list set out in the Annex to the 2013 Decision. This action is also outlined in a corresponding regulation, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/886. Please see EventID #20816 in this context for more information.