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Biden Vows 'Appropriate Action' After Myanmar Military Takeover

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   President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would review sanction laws and
   take "appropriate action" against Myanmar following the military
   takeover of the country.

   "For almost a decade, the people of Burma have been steadily working to
   establish elections, civilian governance, and the peaceful transfer of
   power," U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement Monday, noting
   that Washington had lifted sanctions against Myanmar, also known as
   Burma, during its transition to democracy.

   "The reversal of that progress will necessitate an immediate review of
   our sanction laws and authorities, followed by appropriate action," the
   statement said, urging other nations to do the same.

   The U.S. is one of many governments around the world, as well as the
   United Nations, to express serious concern over the Myanmar military's
   takeover of the country and called for the release of detained
   political leaders.

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