<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><swiss-sanctions-list list-type="amendment" date="2025-05-14"><sanctions-program ssid="145" version-date="2025-05-13" predecessor-version-date="2025-03-10"><program-key lang="eng">Myanmar</program-key><program-key lang="ger">Myanmar</program-key><program-key lang="fre">Myanmar</program-key><program-key lang="ita">Myanmar</program-key><program-name lang="eng">Ordinance of 17 October 2018 on measures against Myanmar (SR 946.231.157.5), annex 1</program-name><program-name lang="ger">Verordnung vom 17. Oktober 2018 über Massnahmen gegenüber Myanmar (SR 946.231.157.5), Anhang 1</program-name><program-name lang="fre">Ordonnance du 17 octobre 2018 instituant des mesures à l’encontre du Myanmar (RS 946.231.157.5), annexe 1</program-name><program-name lang="ita">Ordinanza del 17 ottobre 2018 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti del Myanmar (RS 946.231.157.5), allegato 1</program-name><sanctions-set ssid="39362" lang="eng">article 1 (Financial sanctions) and art. 3 (Travelban)</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="39362" lang="ger">Art. 2 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot)</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="39362" lang="fre">art. 2, al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 3, al. 1 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit)</sanctions-set><sanctions-set ssid="39362" lang="ita">art. 2 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 3 cpv. 1 (Divieto di entrata e di transito)</sanctions-set><origin>EU</origin></sanctions-program><target ssid="44885"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="44887" main="true"><name ssid="44888" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Than Hlaing</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="44889"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="62472" year="1965" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91448">Lieutenant General Than Hlaing is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was appointed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police on 2 February 2021 and stepped down from those positions on 5 May 2022. He is currently part of the reserve forces.</justification><justification ssid="91449">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74335">Appointed by the SAC, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was engaged in actions and policies undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74336">Additionally, police forces acting under the authority of Lieutenant General Than Hlaing have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, carrying out arbitrary arrests and detaining opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. In his previous roles as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was directly responsible for decision making concerning repressive policies and violent actions committed by police against peaceful demonstrators and is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91448">Lieutenant General Than Hlaing is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was appointed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police on 2 February 2021 and stepped down from those positions on 5 May 2022. He is currently part of the reserve forces.</justification><justification ssid="91449">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74335">Appointed by the SAC, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was engaged in actions and policies undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74336">Additionally, police forces acting under the authority of Lieutenant General Than Hlaing have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, carrying out arbitrary arrests and detaining opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. In his previous roles as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was directly responsible for decision making concerning repressive policies and violent actions committed by police against peaceful demonstrators and is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="74333">Lieutenant General Than Hlaing is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was appointed Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police on 2 February 2021 and stepped down from those positions on 5 May 2022.</justification><justification ssid="74334">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander- in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74335">Appointed by the SAC, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was engaged in actions and policies undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74336">Additionally, police forces acting under the authority of Lieutenant General Than Hlaing have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, carrying out arbitrary arrests and detaining opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. In his previous roles as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Chief of Police, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing was directly responsible for decision making concerning repressive policies and violent actions committed by police against peaceful demonstrators and is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="47768"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="47770" main="true"><name ssid="47771" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Ni Lin Aung</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="47772"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="74425">Major General Ni Lin Aung has been working in the Eastern Central Command since August 2022. He is the former Commander of the Eastern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Part of the jurisdiction of the Eastern Command is the State of Kayah. In an attack on 24 December 2021 near Moso village in Phruso township, Karenni (Kayah) State, at least 35 persons were killed, among them civilians, children and two humanitarian aid workers of the NGO Save the Children. The Tatmadaw is held responsible for the attack. In his position as Commander of the Eastern Command, Major (formerly Brigadier) General Ni Lin Aung directly commanded the units in the State of Kayah, including those responsible for that massacre.</justification><justification ssid="91458">On 21 July 2023, Major General Ni Lin Aung was appointed Deputy Minister for Home Affairs and given the joint responsibility of Police Chief, and, on 3 August 2024, he returned to his previous military function. As a former Deputy Minister and a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), he forms part of the military regime which has seized power in a military coup and overthrown the legitimately elected leaders of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74427">Major General Ni Lin Aung is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma and for serious human rights violations and engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="74425">Major General Ni Lin Aung has been working in the Eastern Central Command since August 2022. He is the former Commander of the Eastern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Part of the jurisdiction of the Eastern Command is the State of Kayah. In an attack on 24 December 2021 near Moso village in Phruso township, Karenni (Kayah) State, at least 35 persons were killed, among them civilians, children and two humanitarian aid workers of the NGO Save the Children. The Tatmadaw is held responsible for the attack. In his position as Commander of the Eastern Command, Major (formerly Brigadier) General Ni Lin Aung directly commanded the units in the State of Kayah, including those responsible for that massacre.</justification><justification ssid="91458">On 21 July 2023, Major General Ni Lin Aung was appointed Deputy Minister for Home Affairs and given the joint responsibility of Police Chief, and, on 3 August 2024, he returned to his previous military function. As a former Deputy Minister and a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), he forms part of the military regime which has seized power in a military coup and overthrown the legitimately elected leaders of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74427">Major General Ni Lin Aung is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma and for serious human rights violations and engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="74425">Major General Ni Lin Aung has been working in the Eastern Central Command since August 2022. He is the former Commander of the Eastern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). Part of the jurisdiction of the Eastern Command is the State of Kayah. In an attack on 24 December 2021 near Moso village in Phruso township, Karenni (Kayah) State, at least 35 persons were killed, among them civilians, children and two humanitarian aid workers of the NGO Save the Children. The Tatmadaw is held responsible for the attack. In his position as Commander of the Eastern Command, Major (formerly Brigadier) General Ni Lin Aung directly commanded the units in the State of Kayah, including those responsible for that massacre.</justification><justification ssid="74426">On 21 July 2023, Major General Ni Lin Aung was appointed Deputy Minister for Home Affairs and given the joint responsibility of Police Chief. As a Deputy Minister, he forms part of the military regime which has seized power in a military coup and overthrown the legitimately elected leaders of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74427">Major General Ni Lin Aung is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma and for serious human rights violations and engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="64351"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="64357" main="true"><name ssid="64359" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Kyaw Swar Lin</value></name-part></name><name ssid="64360" name-type="alias" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Kyaw Swar Linn</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="64361"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><place-of-birth ssid="64358" place-id="155" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91480">Lieutenant General Kyaw Swar Lin was Quartermaster General from May 2020 to December 2024, when he was promoted to Chief of the General Staff for the Myanmar army, navy, and air force, a high-ranking position in the military of Myanmar/Burma. From October 2023 to December 2024, he was also Army Chief of Staff.</justification><justification ssid="64353">In addition, Kyaw Swar Lin runs the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), which is one of the two major conglomerates and holding companies operated by the military, generating revenue for the Myanmar armed forces (Tatmadaw).</justification><justification ssid="91481">As Chief of the General Staff, former Army Chief of Staff and former Quartermaster General, he forms part of the military regime which has seized power in a military coup and overthrown the legitimately elected leaders of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="64355">Kyaw Swar Lin is therefore a natural person whose policies and activities undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and who provides support for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><other-information ssid="91482">Function: Chief of the General Staff; former Army Chief of Staff and former Quartermaster General of the Myanmar armed forces</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91480">Lieutenant General Kyaw Swar Lin was Quartermaster General from May 2020 to December 2024, when he was promoted to Chief of the General Staff for the Myanmar army, navy, and air force, a high-ranking position in the military of Myanmar/Burma. From October 2023 to December 2024, he was also Army Chief of Staff.</justification><justification ssid="64353">In addition, Kyaw Swar Lin runs the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), which is one of the two major conglomerates and holding companies operated by the military, generating revenue for the Myanmar armed forces (Tatmadaw).</justification><justification ssid="91481">As Chief of the General Staff, former Army Chief of Staff and former Quartermaster General, he forms part of the military regime which has seized power in a military coup and overthrown the legitimately elected leaders of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="64355">Kyaw Swar Lin is therefore a natural person whose policies and activities undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and who provides support for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><other-information ssid="91482">Function: Chief of the General Staff; former Army Chief of Staff and former Quartermaster General of the Myanmar armed forces</other-information></added><removed><justification ssid="74440">Lieutenant General Kyaw Swar Lin was appointed as Quartermaster General in May 2020. It is the sixth highest position in the military of Myanmar/Burma. The Office of the Quartermaster General is a department under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense and is involved in arms and military equipment procurement for the Myanmar Armed Forces. Since October 2023, he is also Army Chief of Staff.</justification><justification ssid="64353">In addition, Kyaw Swar Lin runs the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC), which is one of the two major conglomerates and holding companies operated by the military, generating revenue for the Myanmar armed forces (Tatmadaw).</justification><justification ssid="74441">As Army Chief of Staff and Quartermaster General, he forms part of the military regime which has seized power in a military coup and overthrown the legitimately elected leaders of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="64355">Kyaw Swar Lin is therefore a natural person whose policies and activities undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and who provides support for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><other-information ssid="74442">Function: Army Chief of Staff and Quartermaster General of the Myanmar armed forces</other-information></removed></modification></target><target ssid="44854"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="44856" main="true"><name ssid="44859" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Mya Tun Oo</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="44860"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="44857" day="4" month="5" year="1961" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><day-month-year ssid="44858" day="5" month="5" year="1961" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91440">General Mya Tun Oo is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was Minister of Defence from 1 February 2021 to 3 August 2023, and is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). On 1 February 2023, he was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister. As of 1 August 2023, he also assumed the role of Union Minister of Transport and Communications. He also oversees other junta-controlled supervisory bodies related to foreign investment and trade.</justification><justification ssid="74329">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. Mya Tun Oo participated in the meeting of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on 31 January 2022, which extended the state of emergency until 31 July 2022. As member of the NDSC and SAC, General Mya Tun Oo has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74330">Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup.</justification><justification ssid="74331">As member of the SAC, General Mya Tun Oo is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. Furthermore, as former Minister of Defence, Mya Tun Oo bears responsibility for the attacks by the military forces in Kayah State on 25 December 2021 killing more than 30 people, including children and humanitarian staff, and mass killings and torture of civilians throughout Myanmar. In his previous role as Minister of Defence, General Mya Tun Oo was moreover responsible for the bombardments, air raids, and other instances of large-scale violence that have been carried out by the Myanmar armed forces during 2022. Therefore, he is responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74332">In 2018, the United Nations as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Mya Tun Oo was Joint Chief of Staff of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), the third most senior position in the Tatmadaw, from August 2016 until his appointment as Minister of Defence. In that capacity, he oversaw military operations carried out in Rakhine State and coordinated the various armed forces, including the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the use of artillery. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91440">General Mya Tun Oo is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was Minister of Defence from 1 February 2021 to 3 August 2023, and is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). On 1 February 2023, he was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister. As of 1 August 2023, he also assumed the role of Union Minister of Transport and Communications. He also oversees other junta-controlled supervisory bodies related to foreign investment and trade.</justification><justification ssid="74329">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. Mya Tun Oo participated in the meeting of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on 31 January 2022, which extended the state of emergency until 31 July 2022. As member of the NDSC and SAC, General Mya Tun Oo has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74330">Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup.</justification><justification ssid="74331">As member of the SAC, General Mya Tun Oo is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. Furthermore, as former Minister of Defence, Mya Tun Oo bears responsibility for the attacks by the military forces in Kayah State on 25 December 2021 killing more than 30 people, including children and humanitarian staff, and mass killings and torture of civilians throughout Myanmar. In his previous role as Minister of Defence, General Mya Tun Oo was moreover responsible for the bombardments, air raids, and other instances of large-scale violence that have been carried out by the Myanmar armed forces during 2022. Therefore, he is responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74332">In 2018, the United Nations as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Mya Tun Oo was Joint Chief of Staff of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), the third most senior position in the Tatmadaw, from August 2016 until his appointment as Minister of Defence. In that capacity, he oversaw military operations carried out in Rakhine State and coordinated the various armed forces, including the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the use of artillery. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="74328">General Mya Tun Oo is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). He was Minister of Defence from 1 February 2021 to 3 August 2023, and is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). On 1 February 2023, he was also appointed Deputy Prime Minister. As of 1 August 2023, he also assumed the role of Minister of Transport and Communications. He also oversees other junta-controlled supervisory bodies related to foreign investment and trade.</justification><justification ssid="74329">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. Mya Tun Oo participated in the meeting of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on 31 January 2022, which extended the state of emergency until 31 July 2022. As member of the NDSC and SAC, General Mya Tun Oo has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74330">Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup.</justification><justification ssid="74331">As member of the SAC, General Mya Tun Oo is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. Furthermore, as former Minister of Defence, Mya Tun Oo bears responsibility for the attacks by the military forces in Kayah State on 25 December 2021 killing more than 30 people, including children and humanitarian staff, and mass killings and torture of civilians throughout Myanmar. In his previous role as Minister of Defence, General Mya Tun Oo was moreover responsible for the bombardments, air raids, and other instances of large-scale violence that have been carried out by the Myanmar armed forces during 2022. Therefore, he is responsible for serious human rights violations in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74332">In 2018, the United Nations as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Mya Tun Oo was Joint Chief of Staff of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), the third most senior position in the Tatmadaw, from August 2016 until his appointment as Minister of Defence. In that capacity, he oversaw military operations carried out in Rakhine State and coordinated the various armed forces, including the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the use of artillery. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="44837"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="44840" main="true"><name ssid="44843" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Sein Win</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="44844"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="44841" day="24" month="7" year="1956" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="44842" place-id="44839" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91436">Lieutenant General Sein Win is a member of Tatmadaw and former Minister of Defence (between 24 August 2015 and 1 February 2021). Since February 2021, he has been the chair of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization.</justification><justification ssid="91437">On 1 February 2021, he participated in a National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) meeting with the other Tatmadaw members. The NDSC meeting was unconstitutional as it did not include its civilian members. During that meeting, Myint Swe was declared Acting President. Myint Swe then declared a state of emergency and handed over legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing. The procedure for declaring the state of emergency was breached as, under the Constitution, only the President has the authority to declare a state of emergency.</justification><justification ssid="91438">By his participation in the NDSC meeting during which it was decided to declare the state of emergency and to hand over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Sein Win contributed to setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and to overthrowing the democratically elected government. Therefore, he is responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="91439">In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. As Minister of Defence from 24 August 2015 to 1 February 2021, Sein Win is responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91436">Lieutenant General Sein Win is a member of Tatmadaw and former Minister of Defence (between 24 August 2015 and 1 February 2021). Since February 2021, he has been the chair of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization.</justification><justification ssid="91437">On 1 February 2021, he participated in a National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) meeting with the other Tatmadaw members. The NDSC meeting was unconstitutional as it did not include its civilian members. During that meeting, Myint Swe was declared Acting President. Myint Swe then declared a state of emergency and handed over legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing. The procedure for declaring the state of emergency was breached as, under the Constitution, only the President has the authority to declare a state of emergency.</justification><justification ssid="91438">By his participation in the NDSC meeting during which it was decided to declare the state of emergency and to hand over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Sein Win contributed to setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and to overthrowing the democratically elected government. Therefore, he is responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="91439">In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. As Minister of Defence from 24 August 2015 to 1 February 2021, Sein Win is responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="62462">Lieutenant General Sein Win is a member of Tatmadaw and former Minister of Defence (between 24 Aug 2015 and 1 Feb 2021). Since Feb 2021 (until at least Sep 2022), he has been the chair of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization.On 1 Feb 2021, he participated in a National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) meeting with the other Tatmadaw members. The NDSC meeting was unconstitutional as it did not include its civilian members. During that meeting, Myint Swe was declared Acting President. Myint Swe then declared a state of emergency and handed over legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Min Aung Hlaing. The procedure for declaring the state of emergency was breached as, under the Constitution, only the President has the authority to declare a state of emergency. By his participation in the NDSC meeting during which it was decided to declare the state of emergency and to hand over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Sein Win contributed to setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 Nov 2020 and to overthrowing the democratically elected government. Therefore he is responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="62463">In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. As Minister of Defence from 24 Aug 2015 to 1 Feb 2021, Sein Win is responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="57451"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="57454" main="true"><name ssid="57455" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Phone Myat</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="57456"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="91459">Lieutenant General Phone Myat has been the Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 5 (BSO 5) since January 2025 and was Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 3 (BSO 3) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from April 2021 to January 2025.</justification><justification ssid="91460">Previously, he served as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Home Affairs between July 2020 and April 2021, and he was the commander of the Western Command between May 2019 and July 2020.</justification><justification ssid="91461">As commander of BSO 5, Phone Myat commands and controls military forces in the area of Yangon.</justification><justification ssid="91462">As commander of BSO 3, Phone Myat commanded and controlled military forces of the South Western Command (Ayeyarwaddy), the Southern Command (Bago and Magway) and the Western Command (Rakhine and Chin).</justification><justification ssid="91463">Military forces under his command committed serious human rights violations, crimes and atrocities, including killings, ground and aerial attacks against civilians and massacres in the Magway region, Chin State and the Bago region.</justification><justification ssid="91464">In his capacity as Commander of BSO 5 and former Commander of BSO 3, Phone Myat is responsible for serious human rights violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91459">Lieutenant General Phone Myat has been the Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 5 (BSO 5) since January 2025 and was Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 3 (BSO 3) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from April 2021 to January 2025.</justification><justification ssid="91460">Previously, he served as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Home Affairs between July 2020 and April 2021, and he was the commander of the Western Command between May 2019 and July 2020.</justification><justification ssid="91461">As commander of BSO 5, Phone Myat commands and controls military forces in the area of Yangon.</justification><justification ssid="91462">As commander of BSO 3, Phone Myat commanded and controlled military forces of the South Western Command (Ayeyarwaddy), the Southern Command (Bago and Magway) and the Western Command (Rakhine and Chin).</justification><justification ssid="91463">Military forces under his command committed serious human rights violations, crimes and atrocities, including killings, ground and aerial attacks against civilians and massacres in the Magway region, Chin State and the Bago region.</justification><justification ssid="91464">In his capacity as Commander of BSO 5 and former Commander of BSO 3, Phone Myat is responsible for serious human rights violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="57452">Lieutenant General Phone Myat is the Commander of Bureau Special Operation 3 (BSO 3) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) since April 2021. Previously, he served as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Home Affairs between July 2020 and April 2021, and he was the commander of the Western Command between May 2019 and July 2020. As commander of BSO 3, Phone Myat commands and controls military forces of the South Western Command (Ayeyarwaddy), the Southern Command (Bago and Magway) and the Western Command (Rakhine and Chin). Military forces under his command committed serious human rights violations, crimes and atrocities, including killings, ground and aerial attacks against civilians and massacres in the Magway region, Chin State and the Bago region.</justification><justification ssid="57453">In his capacity as Commander of BSO 3, Phone Myat is responsible for serious human rights violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="57463"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="57464" main="true"><name ssid="57465" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Thet Pon</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="57466"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="91465">Lieutenant General Thet Pon is the Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 6 (BSO 6) since January 2025 and was Commander of Bureau of Special Operations 5 (BSO 5) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from June 2020 to January 2025. Previously, he was Commander of the North Western Command until 2017 and the Yangon Regional Commander between 2017 and June 2020.</justification><justification ssid="91466">As commander of BSO 6, Thet Pon commands and controls military forces in the area of Nay Pyi Taw.</justification><justification ssid="91467">As Commander of BSO 5, Thet Pon commanded and controlled the military forces and the military tribunals in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="91468">In March 2021, the State Administration Council introduced martial law in Myanmar, transferring executive and judicial power to the head of the relevant regional military commands. By July 2022, military tribunals in the Yangon Region sentenced 119 individuals to death, many of them for political reasons, including four members of the democratic opposition who were executed in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="57468">Additionally, military forces in the Yangon region committed violent acts and killings against peaceful protestors, such as the use of lethal force during anti-junta protests in Yangon’s Hlaing Tharyar township on 14 March 2021.</justification><justification ssid="91469">In his capacity as Commander of BSO 6 and former Commander of BSO 5, Thet Pon is responsible for serious human right violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91465">Lieutenant General Thet Pon is the Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 6 (BSO 6) since January 2025 and was Commander of Bureau of Special Operations 5 (BSO 5) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from June 2020 to January 2025. Previously, he was Commander of the North Western Command until 2017 and the Yangon Regional Commander between 2017 and June 2020.</justification><justification ssid="91466">As commander of BSO 6, Thet Pon commands and controls military forces in the area of Nay Pyi Taw.</justification><justification ssid="91467">As Commander of BSO 5, Thet Pon commanded and controlled the military forces and the military tribunals in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="91468">In March 2021, the State Administration Council introduced martial law in Myanmar, transferring executive and judicial power to the head of the relevant regional military commands. By July 2022, military tribunals in the Yangon Region sentenced 119 individuals to death, many of them for political reasons, including four members of the democratic opposition who were executed in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="57468">Additionally, military forces in the Yangon region committed violent acts and killings against peaceful protestors, such as the use of lethal force during anti-junta protests in Yangon’s Hlaing Tharyar township on 14 March 2021.</justification><justification ssid="91469">In his capacity as Commander of BSO 6 and former Commander of BSO 5, Thet Pon is responsible for serious human right violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="57467">Lieutenant General Thet Pon is the Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations 5 (BSO 5) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) since June 2020. Previously, he was Commander of the North Western Command until 2017 and the Yangon Regional Commander between 2017 and June 2020. As Commander of BSO 5, Thet Pon commands and controls the military forces and the military tribunals in the Yangon Region. In March 2021, the State Administration Council introduced martial law in Myanmar, transferring executive and judicial power to the head of the relevant regional military commands. By July 2022, military tribunals in the Yangon Region sentenced 119 individuals to death, many of them for political reasons, including four members of the democratic opposition who were executed in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="57468">Additionally, military forces in the Yangon region committed violent acts and killings against peaceful protestors, such as the use of lethal force during anti-junta protests in Yangon’s Hlaing Tharyar township on 14 March 2021.</justification><justification ssid="57469">In his capacity as Commander of BSO 5, Thet Pon is responsible for serious human right violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="44879"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="44881" main="true"><name ssid="44883" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Moe Myint Tun</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="44884"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="44882" day="24" month="5" year="1968" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91441">Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun was a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and member of the State Administrative Council (SAC).</justification><justification ssid="91442">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="91443">As member of the SAC, Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="91444">Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup.</justification><justification ssid="91445">His ongoing influence in the Junta regime is exemplified by the fact that his family members are receiving substantial construction tenders, which typically are only received due to connections with high-ranking officials.</justification><justification ssid="91446">As a former member of the SAC, Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations.</justification><justification ssid="91447">In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun served as Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations 6 (BSO 6) and was the Chief of Staff (Army) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) until 2019. In that capacity, he oversaw operations in Rakhine State. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91441">Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun was a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and member of the State Administrative Council (SAC).</justification><justification ssid="91442">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="91443">As member of the SAC, Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="91444">Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup.</justification><justification ssid="91445">His ongoing influence in the Junta regime is exemplified by the fact that his family members are receiving substantial construction tenders, which typically are only received due to connections with high-ranking officials.</justification><justification ssid="91446">As a former member of the SAC, Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations.</justification><justification ssid="91447">In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun served as Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations 6 (BSO 6) and was the Chief of Staff (Army) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) until 2019. In that capacity, he oversaw operations in Rakhine State. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="44880">Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun is a member of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) and member of the State Administrative Council (SAC). On 1 Feb 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 Nov 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 Feb and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 Feb, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate. As member of the SAC, Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 Feb 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. As member of the SAC, Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations. In 2018, the UN as well as international civil society organisations reported gross human rights violations and serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in Kachin, Rakhine and Shan States against the Rohingya population by the military and police forces since 2011 and concluded that many of those violations amount to the gravest crimes under international law. Lieutenant General Moe Myint Tun served as Commander of the Bureau of Special Operations (BSO)-6 and was the Chief of Staff (Army) of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) until 2019. In that capacity, he oversaw operations in Rakhine State. He is therefore responsible for those serious violations and abuses against the Rohingya population.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="47628"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="47633" main="true"><name ssid="47638" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Aung Naing Oo</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="47639"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="47635" day="13" month="10" year="1962" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><day-month-year ssid="62501" day="9" month="6" year="1969" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="47636" place-id="47632" quality="good"/><address ssid="47634" place-id="45106" quality="good"><address-details>L 103, Kenyeikthar Lane 6, FMI city</address-details></address><identification-document ssid="47837" document-type="passport"><number>DM002656</number><issuer code="MM">Myanmar</issuer></identification-document></identity><justification ssid="91456">Aung Naing Oo is the former Minister of Commerce. He was the minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations from 2 February 2021 until 18 August 2022. He was appointed by the State Administrative Council (SAC), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, which took over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State as of 2 February 2021.</justification><justification ssid="91457">As former Government Minister, he forms part of the military regime which seized power during a military coup and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma. As Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, he was in charge of facilitating business and investments in Myanmar/Burma and therefore contributes to securing the financial needs of the military regime. In his statements and acts, he has publicly supported the coup and the military regime, including by stating that the international media exaggerated the crisis and also insisting that the civil disobedience movement is coming to an end. Additionally, he barred executives of foreign telecommunications firms from leaving the country without permission and dismissed protesting civil servants from the Ministry in February 2021. Therefore, his actions, policies and activities undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and he is engaged in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification><other-information ssid="62500">National ID: 7/PaKhaNa (Naing) 13345; 5/SaKaNa (Naing) 017289</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91456">Aung Naing Oo is the former Minister of Commerce. He was the minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations from 2 February 2021 until 18 August 2022. He was appointed by the State Administrative Council (SAC), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, which took over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State as of 2 February 2021.</justification><justification ssid="91457">As former Government Minister, he forms part of the military regime which seized power during a military coup and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma. As Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, he was in charge of facilitating business and investments in Myanmar/Burma and therefore contributes to securing the financial needs of the military regime. In his statements and acts, he has publicly supported the coup and the military regime, including by stating that the international media exaggerated the crisis and also insisting that the civil disobedience movement is coming to an end. Additionally, he barred executives of foreign telecommunications firms from leaving the country without permission and dismissed protesting civil servants from the Ministry in February 2021. Therefore, his actions, policies and activities undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and he is engaged in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="62499">Aung Naing Oo has been the Minister of Commerce since 19 Aug 2022. He was the minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations from 2 Feb 2021 until 18 Aug 2022. He was appointed by the State Administrative Council (SAC), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, which took over the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the State as of 2 Feb 2021. As Government Minister, he forms part of the military regime which seized power during a military coup and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma. As Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, he was in charge of facilitating business and investments in Myanmar/Burma and therefore contributes to securing the financial needs of the military regime. In his statements and acts, he has publicly supported the coup and the military regime, including by stating that the international media exaggerated the crisis and also insisting that the civil disobedience movement is coming to an end. Additionally, he barred executives of foreign telecommunications firms from leaving the country without permission and dismissed protesting civil servants from the Ministry in Feb 2021. Therefore, his actions, policies and activities undermine democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and he is engaged in actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="57470"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="57473" main="true"><name ssid="57474" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Htein Win</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="57475"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="91470">Admiral Htein Win is the Navy Commander-in-Chief as well as former Head of Armed Forces Training and former Commander of the Southern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw).</justification><justification ssid="91471">As regional commander, he commanded and controlled military forces in the Bago and Magway regions.</justification><justification ssid="91472">Military forces in those regions committed air strikes, raids, arson, numerous killings and used human shields. The Magway region is a particular hotspot for brutal anti-opposition operations conducted by the military, using a “Kill All, Burn All, Loot All” strategy in the Magway region.</justification><justification ssid="91473">In his capacity as Navy Commander-in-Chief as well as former Head of Armed Forces Training and former Commander of the Southern Command, Htein Win is responsible for serious human right violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91470">Admiral Htein Win is the Navy Commander-in-Chief as well as former Head of Armed Forces Training and former Commander of the Southern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw).</justification><justification ssid="91471">As regional commander, he commanded and controlled military forces in the Bago and Magway regions.</justification><justification ssid="91472">Military forces in those regions committed air strikes, raids, arson, numerous killings and used human shields. The Magway region is a particular hotspot for brutal anti-opposition operations conducted by the military, using a “Kill All, Burn All, Loot All” strategy in the Magway region.</justification><justification ssid="91473">In his capacity as Navy Commander-in-Chief as well as former Head of Armed Forces Training and former Commander of the Southern Command, Htein Win is responsible for serious human right violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="57471">Major General Htein Win is the Commander of the Southern Command of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw). As regional commander, he commands and controls military forces in the Bago and Magway regions. Military forces in those regions committed air strikes, raids, arson, numerous killings and used human shields. The Magway region is a particular hotspot for brutal anti-opposition operations conducted by the military, using a ‘Kill All, Burn All, Loot All’ strategy in the Magway region</justification><justification ssid="57472">In his capacity as Commander of the Southern Command, Htein Win is responsible for serious human right violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="60139"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="60144" main="true"><name ssid="60146" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Maung Maung Aye</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="60147"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><place-of-birth ssid="60145" place-id="155" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91478">General Maung Maung Aye was the Chief of the General Staff for the Myanmar army, navy, and air force until December 2024. In December 2024, he was appointed Minister of Defence. In those positions, Maung Maung Aye forms part of the regime, which seized power and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma in February 2021.</justification><justification ssid="60141">He is actively participating in the purchase of arms from Russia. Further, he also helps to strengthen the Myanmar Armed Forces international positioning through meetings with counterparts from other countries.</justification><justification ssid="91479">He is therefore a natural person whose actions, policies or activities undermine democracy or the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and who engages in, or provides support for, actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of Myanmar/Burma. He is also responsible for numerous human rights violations.</justification><other-information ssid="60143">Rank: General</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91478">General Maung Maung Aye was the Chief of the General Staff for the Myanmar army, navy, and air force until December 2024. In December 2024, he was appointed Minister of Defence. In those positions, Maung Maung Aye forms part of the regime, which seized power and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma in February 2021.</justification><justification ssid="60141">He is actively participating in the purchase of arms from Russia. Further, he also helps to strengthen the Myanmar Armed Forces international positioning through meetings with counterparts from other countries.</justification><justification ssid="91479">He is therefore a natural person whose actions, policies or activities undermine democracy or the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, and who engages in, or provides support for, actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of Myanmar/Burma. He is also responsible for numerous human rights violations.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="60140">General Maung Maung Aye is the Chief of General Staff for the Myanmar army, navy, and air force. This is the third most senior role in the Myanmar military. In this position, Maung Maung Aye forms part of the regime, which seized power and overthrew legitimately elected leaders in Myanmar/Burma in Feb 2021.</justification><justification ssid="60141">He is actively participating in the purchase of arms from Russia. Further, he also helps to strengthen the Myanmar Armed Forces international positioning through meetings with counterparts from other countries.</justification><justification ssid="60142">He is therefore a natural person whose actions, policies or activities undermine democracy or the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, or who engages in, or provides support for, actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of Myanmar/Burma. He is also responsible for numerous human rights violations.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="57489"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="57492" main="true"><name ssid="57493" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Nyunt Win Swe</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="57494"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality></identity><justification ssid="91474">Lieutenant General Nyunt Win Swe has been the Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 4 (BSO 4) since 2023. In that capacity, he commands and controls military forces in the area of Yangon. He was the Commander of the Yangon Region of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from June 2020 to early 2023. In that capacity, Nyunt Win Swe commanded and controlled military forces in the Yangon Region and oversaw the military tribunals for the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="91475">In March 2021, the State Administration Council introduced martial law in Myanmar, transferring executive and judicial power to the head of the relevant regional military commands. By July 2022, military tribunals in the Yangon Region sentenced 119 individuals to death, many of them for political reasons, including four members of the democratic opposition who were executed in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="91476">Additionally, military forces in the Yangon region committed violent acts and killings against peaceful protestors, such as the use of lethal force during anti-junta protests in Yangon’s Hlaing Tharyar township on 14 March 2021.</justification><justification ssid="91477">In his capacities, Nyunt Win Swe is responsible for serious human rights violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91474">Lieutenant General Nyunt Win Swe has been the Commander of Bureau of Special Operation 4 (BSO 4) since 2023. In that capacity, he commands and controls military forces in the area of Yangon. He was the Commander of the Yangon Region of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) from June 2020 to early 2023. In that capacity, Nyunt Win Swe commanded and controlled military forces in the Yangon Region and oversaw the military tribunals for the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="91475">In March 2021, the State Administration Council introduced martial law in Myanmar, transferring executive and judicial power to the head of the relevant regional military commands. By July 2022, military tribunals in the Yangon Region sentenced 119 individuals to death, many of them for political reasons, including four members of the democratic opposition who were executed in the Yangon Region.</justification><justification ssid="91476">Additionally, military forces in the Yangon region committed violent acts and killings against peaceful protestors, such as the use of lethal force during anti-junta protests in Yangon’s Hlaing Tharyar township on 14 March 2021.</justification><justification ssid="91477">In his capacities, Nyunt Win Swe is responsible for serious human rights violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="57490">Major General Nyunt Win Swe is the Commander of the Yangon Region of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) since June 2020. In that capacity, Nyunt Win Swe commands and controls military forces in the Yangon Region and, together with the Head of Bureau of Special Operations 5, Lieutenant General Thet Pon, oversees the military tribunals for the Yangon Region. In March 2021, the State Administration Council introduced martial law in Myanmar, transferring executive and judicial power to the head of the relevant regional military commands. By July 2022, military tribunals in the Yangon Region sentenced 119 individuals to death, many of them for political reasons, including four members of the democratic opposition who were executed in the Yangon Region. Additionally, military forces in the Yangon region committed violent acts and killings against peaceful protestors, such as the use of lethal force during anti-junta protests in Yangon’s Hlaing Tharyar township on 14 March 2021.</justification><justification ssid="57491">In his capacity as Commander for the Yangon Region, Nyunt Win Swe is responsible for serious human rights violations, for activities undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma, as well as for actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Myanmar/Burma.</justification></removed></modification></target><target ssid="45044"><sanctions-set-id>39362</sanctions-set-id><individual sex="male"><identity ssid="45050" main="true"><name ssid="45053" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Sai Long Hseng</value></name-part></name><nationality ssid="45054"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></nationality><day-month-year ssid="45051" day="18" month="4" year="1947" calendar="Gregorian" quality="good"/><place-of-birth ssid="45052" place-id="45049" quality="good"/></identity><justification ssid="91450">Sai Long Hseng was a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC) and its Central Advisory Body.</justification><justification ssid="91451">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. 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The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared.</justification><justification ssid="74391">As a member of the SAC and its Central Advisory Body, Sai Long Hseng is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations.</justification><other-information ssid="74392">Citizenship verification card: Katana (Naing) 0052495</other-information><other-information ssid="74393">NRC Number: 13/KATANA (N)-005249</other-information><other-information ssid="91452">Function: Former Member of State Administrative Council</other-information></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91450">Sai Long Hseng was a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC) and its Central Advisory Body.</justification><justification ssid="91451">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. 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The military forces and authorities operating under the control of the SAC have committed serious human rights violations since 1 February 2021, killing civilian and unarmed protestors, restricting freedom of assembly and of expression, including by restricting internet access, and through arbitrary arrests and detention of opposition leaders and opponents of the coup. Furthermore, the SAC has imposed martial law in parts of the country allowing the military complete authority over the specified areas, including administrative, judicial and law enforcement functions. In the areas under martial law, civilians, including journalists and peaceful protesters, are prosecuted by military courts, effectively depriving them of the right to due process, including the right to appeal. Violent actions by military and police forces threatening peace, security and stability have increased significantly in areas where martial law has been declared.</justification><justification ssid="74391">As a member of the SAC and its Central Advisory Body, Sai Long Hseng is directly responsible for those repressive decisions and for serious human rights violations.</justification><other-information ssid="74392">Citizenship verification card: Katana (Naing) 0052495</other-information><other-information ssid="74393">NRC Number: 13/KATANA (N)-005249</other-information><other-information ssid="91452">Function: Former Member of State Administrative Council</other-information></added><removed><justification ssid="74387">Sai Long Hseng is a member of the State Administrative Council (SAC) and its Central Advisory Body.</justification><justification ssid="74388">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander- in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74389">As a member of the SAC and its Central Advisory Body, Sai Long Hseng has been directly involved in and responsible for decision-making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74390">Additionally, the SAC adopted decisions restricting the rights to freedom of expression, including access to information, and peaceful assembly. 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Previously, he served as Minister of Transport and Communication and as Minister of Defence.</justification><justification ssid="91454">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74410">As a Government Minister of Transport and Communications, he was responsible for communication and networks and thus made decisions and implemented policies that defined the freedom of access to data online. While he occupied this role, there were numerous shutdowns and deliberate slowdowns of the internet, as well as orders for providers to prevent Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from being online. In January 2022, a new draft of the cyber security bill was circulated, which allows for the abuse of surveillance technology in order to monitor and target individuals, and thus to suppress their freedom of expression as well as access to information. He is therefore directly responsible for limiting press freedom and access to information online, as well as for violating the right to privacy of the Myanmar people. In so doing, he has undermined democracy and rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="91455">Being a member of the SAC and Deputy Prime Minister as well as a former Minister of Defence, Tin Aung San has been directly involved in and responsible for decision making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. He is also directly responsible for the repressive decisions taken by the SAC, including legislation that violates human rights and limits the freedoms of the citizens of Myanmar, and for the serious human rights violations committed by the Myanmar security forces.</justification></individual><modification modification-type="amended" enactment-date="2025-05-12" publication-date="2025-05-13" effective-date="2025-05-14"><added><justification ssid="91453">Admiral Tin Aung San is the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy, a member of the State Administration Council (SAC) and Minister for the Office of Prime Minister. Previously, he served as Minister of Transport and Communication and as Minister of Defence.</justification><justification ssid="91454">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74410">As a Government Minister of Transport and Communications, he was responsible for communication and networks and thus made decisions and implemented policies that defined the freedom of access to data online. While he occupied this role, there were numerous shutdowns and deliberate slowdowns of the internet, as well as orders for providers to prevent Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from being online. In January 2022, a new draft of the cyber security bill was circulated, which allows for the abuse of surveillance technology in order to monitor and target individuals, and thus to suppress their freedom of expression as well as access to information. He is therefore directly responsible for limiting press freedom and access to information online, as well as for violating the right to privacy of the Myanmar people. In so doing, he has undermined democracy and rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="91455">Being a member of the SAC and Deputy Prime Minister as well as a former Minister of Defence, Tin Aung San has been directly involved in and responsible for decision making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma. He is also directly responsible for the repressive decisions taken by the SAC, including legislation that violates human rights and limits the freedoms of the citizens of Myanmar, and for the serious human rights violations committed by the Myanmar security forces.</justification></added><removed><justification ssid="74408">Admiral Tin Aung San is the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Navy. He has also served as the Minister of Transport and Communications since 3 February 2021. Since 1 February 2023, he is Deputy Prime Minister, and since 3 August 2023, he is Minister of Defence. He is a member of the State Administration Council (SAC).</justification><justification ssid="74409">On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), led by Commander- in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, staged a coup in Myanmar by setting aside the results of the elections held on 8 November 2020 and by overthrowing the democratically elected government. As part of the coup, Vice-President Myint Swe, functioning as Acting President, declared a state of emergency on 1 February 2021 and transferred the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the state to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On 2 February 2021, the SAC was established to exercise those powers, preventing the democratically elected government from fulfilling its mandate.</justification><justification ssid="74410">As a Government Minister of Transport and Communications, he was responsible for communication and networks and thus made decisions and implemented policies that defined the freedom of access to data online. While he occupied this role, there were numerous shutdowns and deliberate slowdowns of the internet, as well as orders for providers to prevent Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from being online. In January 2022, a new draft of the cyber security bill was circulated, which allows for the abuse of surveillance technology in order to monitor and target individuals, and thus to suppress their freedom of expression as well as access to information. He is therefore directly responsible for limiting press freedom and access to information online, as well as for violating the right to privacy of the Myanmar people. In so doing, he has undermined democracy and rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.</justification><justification ssid="74411">Being a member of the SAC and Minister of Defence, Tin Aung San has been directly involved in and responsible for decision making concerning state functions and is therefore responsible for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar/ Burma. He is also directly responsible for the repressive decisions taken by the SAC, including legislation that violates human rights and limits the freedoms of the citizens of Myanmar, and for the serious human rights violations committed by the Myanmar security forces.</justification></removed></modification></target><place ssid="155"><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></place><place ssid="44839"><location>Pyin Oo Lwin</location><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></place><place ssid="47632"><location>Kyaukse</location><area>Mandalay</area><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></place><place ssid="45049"><location>Kengtung</location><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></place><place ssid="45106"><location>Yangon</location><country iso-code="MM">Myanmar</country></place></swiss-sanctions-list>