77th Light Infantry Division

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MYA007777th Light Infantry Division#

Entity · designated 2024-02-01 under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 · UK listing · entry last updated 2025-04-09

AddressesBAGO, Myanmar

IdentifiersUKSL MYA0077. OFSI group 16359

NamesPrimary name: 77th Light Infantry Division. Primary name variants: 77 LID; 77 Light Infantry Division; LID 77; Light Infantry Division 77

SanctionsAsset freeze, Director Disqualification Sanction (indicators: asset freeze, director disqualification sanction). Regime: The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021. Source: UK. Designated 2024-02-01.

Other informationThe Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Statement of reasonsThe 77th Light Infantry Division (LID 77) is an involved person under The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021 because LID 77 is or has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Myanmar. Specifically in relation to the right to life and right of persons not to be subject to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in Myanmar on the basis of their political opinion. Namely the implementation of a planned, systematic crackdown involving excessive use of lethal force and killing of protestors, and attacking freedom of speech, through internet shutdowns during protests in Bago.

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