US lifts sanctions on Myanmar Junta allies

The United States has lifted sanctions on several allies of Myanmar's ruling general and their military-linked firms, a US Treasury notice shows, after the junta chief sent a glowing letter of praise to President Donald Trump.

Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing seized power in a 2021 coup, deposing the civilian government and sparking a civil war which has killed thousands, leaving 3.5 million displaced and half the nation in poverty. 

Two weeks ago, the top general sent a letter to Trump, responding to his threat of tariffs by lauding his presidency with praise, including for shutting down US-funded media outlets covering the conflict.

A US Treasury notice on Thursday said sanctions were dropped against KT Services and Logistics, the Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Company, and Suntac Technologies -- as well as their managers.