UKSL Sanctions designation

Directorate for Defence Procurement

Entity · designated 10 December 2021

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
MYA0033
OFSI group ID
14166
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
10 December 2021
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • 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 Directorate of Procurement plays a central role in procuring and maintain weapons and equipment for the Myanmar Armed Forces, allowing them to continue to repress peaceful protests in Myanmar.

Other information

  • The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

  • Lines: Nay Pyi Taw
  • Country: Myanmar
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