Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- MYA0077
- OFSI group ID
- 16359
- Designation type
- Entity
- Date designated
- 1 February 2024
- Last updated
- 9 April 2025
Regimes
- The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
Designation sources
- UK
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- 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 political opinion. Namely the implementation of a planned, systematic crackdown involving excessive use of lethal force and killing of protestors, and attacking freedom of speech, through internet shutdowns during protests in Bago.
Other information
- The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Lines: BAGO
- Country: Myanmar
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