Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1715 of 8 September 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses On 08 September 2023 the Council of the European Union decided to amend Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 by adding six persons in the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject […]
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ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Regime
https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15307.doc.htm On 2 June 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al‑Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in one entry on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the […]
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Security Council Extends Sanctions on South Sudan for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2683 (2023) The Security Council today extended for one year the sanctions regime imposed on South Sudan, including assets freezes, travel bans and an arms embargo, numerous members stressed that instead of sanctions, the country needs a carefully managed support system to facilitate […]
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1045 of 30 May 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilizing the Republic of Moldova On 28 April 2023, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/888. In view of the situation in the Republic of Moldova, the Council considers that five persons should be added to the list […]
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Security Council 751 Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List On 26 May 2023, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Al-Shabaab approved the addition of the entry specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the […]
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For the latest updates regarding sanctions specifically imposed under the Ukraine Territorial Integrity Regime, please follow this link. Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1046 of 30 May 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No […]
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https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2023.119.01.0020.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2023%3A119%3ATOC On 1 March 2023, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1533 (2004) updated the information relating to one person subject to restrictive measures. Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 has therefore be amended accordingly.
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/886 of 28 April 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma On 2 May 2013, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 401/2013. The Council has reviewed the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out […]
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/723 of 30 March 2023 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 concerning certain specific restrictions on economic and financial relations with Iraq Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1210/2003 lists natural and legal persons, bodies or entities associated with the regime of former President Saddam Hussein covered by the freezing of […]
Continue readingRestrictive Measures in order to insert Provisions on a Humanitarian Exemption
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/720 of 31 March 2023 amending certain Council Regulations concerning restrictive measures in order to insert provisions on a humanitarian exemption The European Union is able to impose restrictive measures, including the freezing of funds and economic resources against designated natural or legal persons, entities and bodies. Council Regulations give effect to […]
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