JAKARTA - United States (US) President Joe Biden on Monday threatened to reimpose sanctions against Myanmar following a coup staged by the country's military leaders.
Biden condemned the military's takeover of civilian rule, followed by the detention of elected leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. According to him, this is a direct attack on the transition to a democracy and rule of law.
The Myanmar crisis marks the first major test of Biden's pledge to collaborate more with allies on international challenges, particularly on China's growing influence, in contrast to former President Donald Trump's often self-imposed 'America First' approach.
"The international community must unite in one vote to pressure the Burmese military to immediately relinquish the powers they have taken, to release the activists and officials they have arrested," Biden said in a statement.
“The United States is lifting sanctions against Burma over the past decade based on progress towards democracy. The reversal of progress will require an immediate review of our laws and sanctions authorities, followed by appropriate action, "he stressed.
President Joe Biden's administration quickly launched high-level internal discussions to structure a response to the coup and plans to consult with the US Congress.
"We will work with our partners throughout the region and the world to support the restoration of democracy and the rule of law, and hold accountable those responsible for canceling Burma's democratic transition," concluded Biden.
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