Britain and Canada on Thursday imposed sanctions on generals in Myanmar following the change of governance.

The UK foreign ministry said it was imposing sanctions on three junta officials, including the ministers of defence and home affairs, and had begun a review to stop UK businesses working with the regime.

Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau announced a broader sanctions list affecting nine officials in the country.

The UK sanctions were placed on Minister of Defence General Mya Tun Oo, Home Affairs Minister Lieutenant General Soe Htut and his deputy home minister, Lieutenant General Than Hlaing.

The UK government pointed to the role the ministers played in directing the security services as it banned them from travelling to the UK and froze any assets they may hold in Britain.

Additional reporting AFP