The Australian Government has announced it is considering expanding sanctions against military officials behind Myanmar’s ongoing coup.
Minister for Foreign affairs Marise Payne fronted a Senate estimates hearing yesterday where she was questioned about the Government’s response to the coup; with no time frame has been provided for any imposed sanctions.
"We have five people listed currently under the Myanmar autonomous sanctions regime – and I am continuing to take advice on that and reviewing that with colleagues," Ms Payne said at the hearing.
The military seized control of the country February first, deposing the democratically elected Ms Suu Kyi.
Protests have erupted over the past few months across the country ; 164 civilians have reportedly been killed in deadly clashes with military forces.