President Biden Imposes Sanctions On Myanmar Military Involved In Coup

The video discusses ongoing protests against a military coup in Southeast Asia, highlighting international responses. The US has imposed sanctions on Myanmar, freezing $1 billion in assets, while New Zealand has cut military and political ties and imposed a travel ban on Myanmar's new military leaders.

What event triggered the demonstrations in Myanmar?

• A natural disaster

• A foreign invasion

• A military coup

• An economic crisis

What action did President Biden take in response to the situation in Myanmar?

• He ordered new sanctions

• He held a peace summit

• He sent military troops

• He visited Myanmar

What was one of the measures included in the US sanctions against Myanmar?

• Providing military aid to Myanmar

• Freezing of Myanmar government assets in the US

• Closing the US embassy in Myanmar

• Banning Myanmar imports

How did New Zealand respond to the military coup in Myanmar?

• By hosting peace talks

• By sending humanitarian aid

• By suspending military and political contact

• By increasing trade with Myanmar

What additional action did New Zealand take against Myanmar's new military leaders?

• Imposed a travel ban

• Signed a trade agreement

• Sent a diplomatic envoy

• Offered asylum