; (ii) steps taken to demonstrate respect for and implementation of the laws of war; and (iii) a description of the elements of the military-to-military engagement between the United States and Burma that promote such implementation. (D) An assessment of progress on the peaceful settlement of armed conflicts between the Government of Burma and ethnic minority groups, including actions taken by the military of Burma to adhere to cease-fire agreements, allow for safe, voluntary, sustainable, and dignified returns of displaced persons to their homes, and withdraw forces from conflict zones. (E) An assessment of the manner and extent to which the Burmese military recruits and uses children as soldiers. (F) An assessment of the Burmese's military's use of violence against women, sexual violence, or other gender-based violence as a tool of terror, war, or ethnic cleansing. (e) Form (1) In general The certification described in subsection (c) and the report required by subsection (d) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (2) Certification The certification described in subsection (c) shall be accompanied by a written justification in unclassified form, that may contain a classified annex, describing the Burmese military's efforts to implement reforms, end impunity for human rights abuses, and increase transparency and accountability. 203. Imposition of sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in Burma (a) In general For the 8-year period beginning on the date that is 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to each foreign person that the President determines, based on credible evidence— (1) is a current or former senior official of the military or security forces of Burma who— (A) knowingly perpetrated, ordered, or otherwise directed serious human rights abuses in Burma