Blocking Property With Respect to the Situation in Burma
Headline: Blocks Property, Halts Entry for Individuals Responsible in Burma
What it does: Agencies must block assets, prohibit transactions, and restrict entry for foreign persons tied to Burma's coup and human rights abuses.
- Freezes assets of individuals and entities tied to Burma's military actions.
- Bans transactions and support for listed persons and their networks.
- Suspends visas and entry for noncitizens meeting the order's criteria.
Summary
This order declares a national emergency over the February 1, 2021 coup in Burma and blocks property of people linked to that coup and to serious human rights abuses.
It directs United States officials to freeze assets, prohibit transactions with listed individuals and entities, and stop certain noncitizens from entering the country.
The stated purpose is to pressure those who undermined Burma's democracy, protect human rights, and limit support for the military-led actions.
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