…“Lifting all sanctions now will embolden the Myanmar military and its partners,” said Matthew Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Fortify Rights. “This decision was hasty and fails to recognize political realities on the ground.”…

Existing U.S. sanctions on Myanmar ban the import of jade and rubies and impose restrictions on Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) responsible for human rights abuses. U.S. businesses are prohibited from doing business or completing transactions with “blacklisted” persons or businesses. The current sanctions regime also prohibits arms transfers and investments with Myanmar’s military… 
These sanctions—with the likely exception of arms transfers—will be lifted if Obama’s decision takes effect.
 
Fortify Rights encouraged the U.S. Congress to maintain targeted sanctions in order to support the promotion and protection of human rights and civilian leadership in Myanmar…