Monday, December 4
OFAC imposed asset-freezing sanctions on three individuals for their involvement in undermining Sudan's peace, security, and stability. (Here, the Department of the Treasury press release, and the State Department press release)
The U.S. Department of State imposed several visa restrictions (a type of sanction) on:
Certain individuals involved in undermining democracy in Zimbabwe; and (The Department of State press release)
Certain current or former Ugandan officials for their involvement in undermining Uganda’s democratic process. (Department of State Press Release)
The EU Council extended its Global Human Rights Sanctions regime for three years until December 8, 2026. (Decision, and press release)
Tuesday, December 5
France imposed asset-freezing sanctions against one individual under its counter-terrorism sanctions. (Here)
The U.S. Department of State imposed several visa restrictions (a type of sanction) on:
The former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Kocho Angjushev, for his involvement with significant; and (Department of State Press Release)
Violent settlers in the West Bank for their involvement in undermining peace, security, and stability. (The Department of State press release)
OFAC imposed sanctions on eleven entities and eight individuals for their involvement with and complicity in Belarus’s authoritarian regime and the Russian war against Ukraine. Concurrently, OFAC issued General License NO. 10 authorizing transactions necessary to the wind-down of involving Tabak Invest LLC until February 2, 2024. (Here, the Department of the Treasury press release, and the State Department press release)
The U.S. government brought a large multi-agency action against a procurement network led by Belgium-based Hans De Geetere. (Department of State Press Release)
OFAC imposed asset-freezing sanctions against thirteen individuals and 20 entities for their involvement in procuring electronics with military applications for Russian end-users. (Here, Department of the Treasury press release)
The Department of Justice unsealed two indictments against Hans De Geetere for unlawfully exporting military-grade technology from the United States to China and the Russian Federation. (The Department of Justice press release)
BIS added De Geetere and five entities to the Entity List. (BIS press release)
BIS added several additional entities to its Entity List for their contribution to Russia’s military and defense industrial base. (BIS press release)
Australia's DFAT imposed asset-freezing sanctions against several individuals and entities under different programs.
Wednesday, December 6
France imposed asset-freezing sanctions against two individuals pursuant to its autonomous counter-terrorism sanctions. (Here)
OFSI imposed asset-freezing sanctions on 45 individuals for their involvement in destabilizing Ukraine and supporting the Russian government. (Here, press release)
OFSI imposed asset-freezing sanctions on one entity under its Belarus sanctions regime. (Here)
OFAC, in coordination with the Government of Mexico, imposed asset-freezing sanctions against 15 Mexican individuals and two Mexico-based companies for their involvement with the Beltrán Leyva Organization, a major drug trafficking organization. (Here, Department of the Treasury press release, Department of State press release)
Thursday, December 7
France imposed asset-freezing sanctions against one individual and two entities pursuant to its autonomous counter-terrorism sanctions. (Here)
OFSI and OFAC imposed asset-freezing sanctions against two individuals under their cyber sanctions regime/program. (OFSI, OFAC, Department of the Treasury press release, Department of State press release)
OFAC imposed assets-freezing sanctions on four individuals and nine entities under its global counter-terrorism sanctions program. (Here, Department of the Treasury press release, Department of State press release)
BIS took certain actions to simplify its licensing requirements. (Here)
Friday, December 8
The UN Security Council's relevant committee added the names of four individuals to the list of sanctions targets under its Haiti sanctions regime. (Here)
On a busy day on the U.K. sanctions front, OFSI:
Imposed asset-freezing sanctions against 17 Belarusian government officials for their involvement with human rights violations, undermining democracy, and the disappearance of Yury Zakharanka, Viktar Hanchar, Anatol Krasouski, and Dzmitry Zavadski; (Here)
Imposed asset-freezing sanctions against eight individuals for their involvement in repressing the civilian population in Syria or who have been involved with the Syrian regime; (Here)
Imposed asset-freezing sanctions against 16 individuals for human rights violations; and (Here, press release)
Imposed asset-freezing sanctions against five individuals for serious human rights violations in Iran. (Here)
OFAC announced a settlement with Nasda Inc. for $4,040,923 concerning 151 apparent violations of OFAC sanctions on Iran. (Here, Department of the Treasury Enforcement Release)
OFAC published one Global Magnitsky-related FAQ regarding Afghanistan sanctions. (Here)
OFAC imposed asset freezing on 20 individuals for their involvement with human rights abuses in nine countries. (Here, Department of the Treasury press release)
The Department of State imposed travel bans (a type of sanction) on two individuals in Indonesia, and one Russian police officer, and expanded visa restrictions on former Syrian government officials for their involvement in a myriad of human rights abuses. (Department of State press release)
OFSI issued a General License under all UK Autonomous Sanctions regulations allowing for payments of taxes, rates on domestic properties, and non-domestic rates including penalties or fees, to local authorities in the UK from or on behalf of a designated person. (OFSI Press Release, General License)
The EU Council renewed restrictive measures regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo for one year until December 12, 2024. (Decision, press release)
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia seized three internet domains used by Specially Designated Nationals and members associated with Hezbollah. (Here)
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