Burmese junta-linked beer wins awards at French Foreign Ministry event

Dagon Beer, owned by a conglomerate controlled by the Burmese military junta, received quality awards in June at events held at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rented by a Belgian company. This highlights potential sanctions circumvention and reputational risks for France, as the junta faces international isolation. The incident underscores gaps in venue rental oversight and raises questions about compliance with sanctions.